Did You Know?
The Moon can look red during an eclipse!
What is a Lunar Eclipse?
A lunar eclipse is when the Earth blocks the Sun's light.
What is Penumbral?
Penumbral means the Moon is in a soft shadow.
What October 1995 Lunar Eclipse Does
It makes the Moon look dark.
People can see it at night.
It happens when the Earth is in the way.
It can be seen from many places.
The Moon can look red or gray.
It is fun to watch with friends!
More About October 1995 Lunar Eclipse
This lunar eclipse was on October 8, 1995. It was a special night for many. People looked up to see the Moon change. Some saw it turn dark and then bright again.
Lunar eclipses show us how the Earth moves. They help us learn about space. We can see them from our backyards!
In the future, there will be more eclipses. Each one is a chance to see something cool in the sky. So, keep looking up!
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Penumbral Lunar Eclipse"] --> B["Date: October 8, 1995"]
A --> C["Umbral Magnitude: -0.2115"]
A --> D["Moon's Descending Node"]
A --> E["Earth's Shadow"]
A --> F["Visible from Night Side of Earth"]
A --> G["Occurs 6.5 Days Before Apogee"]
A --> H["Moon's Apparent Diameter Smaller"]
What Do These Words Mean?
penumbral lunar eclipse:A type of lunar eclipse where only part of the Moon enters the Earth's shadow.
umbral magnitude:A measure of how much of the Moon is covered by the Earth's shadow during an eclipse.
apogee:The point in the Moon's orbit when it is farthest from the Earth.
near side:The side of the Moon that always faces the Earth.
night side of Earth:The part of the Earth that is currently in darkness.
