lunar eclipse
noun
: an eclipse in which the full moon passes partially or wholly through the umbra of the earth's shadow
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But a partial lunar eclipse is coming sooner.
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026
So far, 2026 has offered up some celestial spectacles, including a total lunar eclipse and a planetary parade.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Kentucky's next total lunar eclipse will be visible in June 2029, according to Time and Date.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
People around the world saw the moon transform into a striking blood moon on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, during a total lunar eclipse.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026
So far, 2026 has offered up some celestial spectacles, including a total lunar eclipse and a planetary parade.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Kentucky's next total lunar eclipse will be visible in June 2029, according to Time and Date.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
People around the world saw the moon transform into a striking blood moon on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, during a total lunar eclipse.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Lunar eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunar%20eclipse. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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