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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Next lunar eclipse Between the lines: The March total lunar eclipse was the last one visible in the United States this year.
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Kelly Tyko, Axios, 29 Mar. 2025
That’s because solar and lunar eclipses show up in pairs—two weeks apart.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
If that happens during a full moon, a lunar eclipse occurs.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Earlier this month, a total lunar eclipse was visible across Earth and the U.S. was in prime position to see the very best of this spectacular event overnight on March 13.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Kelly Tyko, Axios, 29 Mar. 2025
That’s because solar and lunar eclipses show up in pairs—two weeks apart.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
If that happens during a full moon, a lunar eclipse occurs.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Earlier this month, a total lunar eclipse was visible across Earth and the U.S. was in prime position to see the very best of this spectacular event overnight on March 13.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Lunar eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunar%20eclipse. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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