Why the moon turns red during the eclipses and how Earth's shadow creates it

UMBRA EXPLAINED

The umbra is the part of Earth's shadow. During a partial eclipse, only part of the Moon moves through this region causing visible darkening

PENUMBRA OVERVIEW

The penumbra is the lighter outer shadow cast by Earth. The Moon's surface may appear dimmmer when it enters this shadow, especially in a penumbral eclipse.

PARTIAL ECLIPSE PROCESS

In a partial lunar eclipse, Earth blocks part of the sunlight, causing only a partion of the Moon to move into umbra. The Moon's surface partially darknes.

TOTAL ECLIPSE PROCESS

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the entire Moon enters Earth's umbra, completely blocking sunlight. The Moon appears fully darkened in this Alignment

SUPERMOON ECLIPSE

Asuoermoon eclipse occurs during a total lunar eclipse when the moon is closest to Earth. It looks larger and slightly brother, earning the 'supermoon' name.

PENUMBRAL ECLIPSE DEATILS

In penumbral lunar eclipse, the Moon passes entirely through Earth's penumbral. The change is subtle, only affecting the Mooon's brightness, not its colour.

WHY THE MOON TURNS RED

During total eclipse, Earth,s atmosphere filters out most colours of light except red. This light reaches Moon, causing in to apppear reddish.

LIGHT FILTERING EFFECT

As sunlight passes through Earth's atmosphere, shorter wavelengths like green and violet scatter. Only red wavelengths reach the moon, giving it a red glow.