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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Science
Stuart Clark

Total lunar eclipse to mesmerise skywatchers in March

The moon in the night sky over Charlotte, North Carolina
The moon in the night sky over Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

This week, the moon experiences a total lunar eclipse, which although not as spectacular as a total solar eclipse is still a beautiful celestial sight to behold.

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the full moon passes directly behind Earth, through our planet’s shadow. Skywatchers first see the shadow of Earth creeping across the face of the moon. This is known as the partial phase.

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