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.
What a Lunar Eclipse Looks Like
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.
