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Understanding Lunar Eclipses
Released on April 8, 2014
What can cause the full Moon to quickly darken, then glow red? A lunar eclipse: a striking display of orbital mechanics that occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow. To learn more, watch the video below.
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For More Information
http://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/north-america-to-experience-total-lunar-eclipse/#.U0QZq427nUi
Credits
Ernie Wright
(USRA): Lead Animator
Dan Gallagher
(USRA): Video Editor
Dan Gallagher
(USRA): Producer
John Keller
(NASA/GSFC): Scientist
Aaron E. Lepsch
(ADNET): Project Support
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NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
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Mission:
LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter)
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Goddard TV Tape:
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