A lunar eclipse is when the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the lunar surface. From the Earth, we see a circular bite taken out of the Moon, a dark arc slowly growing, mimicking the crescent Moon shape. But the view from the Moon itself offers a starkly different and breathtaking spectacle.
Viewing a lunar eclipse from Earth, observers see the Moon gradually darken and often turn a dramatic red due to Earth's atmosphere filtering sunlight. But what does a lunar eclipse look like from the Moon? Well, if you were standing there, looking around, you’d see it grow darker, the landscape around you enshrouded in shadow.
Looking upwards, you'd encounter a magnificent sight: the Sun being eclipsed by the Earth. This awe-inspiring moment was beautifully captured by the Japanese probe Kaguya as it orbited the Moon.
Lunar eclipse as seen from Kaguya
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