Read on for the energetic differences between lunar and solar eclipses, according to Kyle Thomas! What is a lunar eclipse? Uriel Sinai / Getty Images Total lunar eclipse in Jerusalem on June 15, 2011.

A lunar eclipse appears when the Earth stands between the moon and the sun. This blocks the sunlight from the moon, making it appear in hues of orange, brown, red — or even, black out entirely.

A lunar eclipse can last for a few hours, while a solar eclipse lasts only a few minutes. Solar eclipses also rarely occur, while lunar eclipses are comparatively more frequent.

The solar eclipse on Monday afternoon will have a large number of Americans looking skyward trying to get a glimpse of the moon passing in front of the sun. The celestial event won't happen again ...

When is the total lunar eclipse? It'll happen on the evening of March 14 , according to the Time and Date website. The best time to see it will be on March 14 at 2:58 a.m.

A lunar eclipse appears when the Earth stands between the moon and the sun. This blocks the sunlight from the moon, making it appear in hues of orange, brown, red — or even, black out entirely.

A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth gets between the sun and the moon, causing Earth's shadow to be projected onto the lunar surface. By definition, this can happen only during a full moon .

The countdown for the year's first total lunar eclipse begins.. The celestial event, which will see the moon change to rusty red hues, will occur in the U.S. on the night of March 13-14.

With the April 8 total solar eclipse just around the corner, here's what you need to know about the differences between a solar and lunar eclipse. To stream FOX43 on your phone, you need the FOX43 ...

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