![]() ![]() This map shows where the lunar eclipse is visible. Our atmosphere filters the light as it passes, softening the edge of our planet’s shadow and giving the Moon a deep, rosy glow. During this alignment, Earth blocks some of the Sun’s light from reaching the full moon. What is a lunar eclipse?Ī lunar eclipse takes place when the Sun and Moon occupy precise positions on opposite sides of Earth. ![]() When the Moon is at or near its closest point to Earth at the same time as it is full, it is called a “ supermoon.” During this event, because the full moon is a little bit closer to us than usual, it appears especially large and bright in the sky. ![]() Each month, the Moon passes through perigee (the point closest to Earth) and apogee (the point farthest from Earth). The Moon travels around our planet in an elliptical orbit, or an elongated circle. In other words, on May 26, 2021, the full moon will enter Earth’s shadow - and, when the Moon is not in our planet’s shade, it will appear even bigger and brighter than usual. This month brings the “most super” of the year’s supermoons, and on top of that, a total lunar eclipse. ![]()
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