lunar eclipse

noun

|Updated on: 8 Aug 2018

Definition of lunar eclipse

: an eclipse in which the full moon passes partially or wholly through the umbra of the earth's shadow

Recent Examples of lunar eclipse from the Web

The popular open air Promenade Park in the coastal city of Limassol will offer uninhibited views of the 2018 lunar eclipse.

— gabby raymond, Time, "These Are the Best Places to See the Lunar Eclipse on July 27," 10 July 2018
For other parts of the planet, there are solar and lunar eclipses in store, but won’t be visible from North America.

— richard tribou, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Mars in opposition highlight of July's night sky," 3 July 2018
On Friday, July 27, the month concludes with a total lunar eclipse in your domestic region, encouraging you to focus on your friends and family.

— aliza kelly faragher, Allure, "What July's Scorpio Horoscope Means for You," 29 June 2018
Finally, there is a lunar eclipse later this month.

— dave epstein, BostonGlobe.com, "Mars is going to be really bright for the rest of the summer," 11 July 2018
This is the longest predicted lunar eclipse of the 21st century.

— Southern Living, "July's Blood Moon Will Be the Longest Lunar Eclipse in 100 Years," 11 July 2018
During a lunar eclipse, Earth’s shadow blocks the sun’s light, which otherwise reflects off the moon.

— fiza pirani, ajc, "Longest lunar eclipse of the century coming up in July," 3 July 2018
During a total lunar eclipse the day turns into night, as the Moon blocks sunlight.

— kyle mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "When Three F-15 Jet Fighters Raced a Lunar Eclipse," 19 Apr. 2018
Eclipses come in pairs: a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse.

— jodie layne, Teen Vogue, "Lunar Eclipse 2018: What You Need to Know," 3 July 2018

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