Solar vs Lunar Eclipse: what is the difference?

Eclipses have profoundly influenced human understanding of the cosmos. Ancient civilizations used them to develop sophisticated calendars and predict celestial events. Solar eclipses, in particular, have advanced our scientific knowledge – the 1919 solar eclipse provided the first evidence supporting Einstein’s theory of general relativity by showing that starlight bent around the Sun exactly as […]

Lunar Eclipse: what do you need to know

Lunar Eclipse Key Takeaways A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. This can only occur during a full moon when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are closely aligned. Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are safe to view without eye protection and can […]