Key Points
A lunar eclipse will be observed in some parts of the world as the Sun Moon and Earth align together.. The lunar eclipse follows the solar eclipse, which was observed in parts of Australia earlier this month as the Moon came in between the Sun and the Earth..
However, for a lunar eclipse, the alignment is a little different...
A lunar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon's surface..
This alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon results in a rare and spectacular display of light and shadow, as the Moon is briefly bathed in a reddish hue during the eclipse...
The penumbral lunar eclipse is difficult to observe due to the subtle dimming effect and the imperfect alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth...
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