What is a partial lunar eclipse?

A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth partially blocks the sun's light from reaching the moon. This happens when the Earth is positioned between the sun and the moon, but not perfectly aligned, causing only a portion of the moon to pass through the Earth's shadow.

During a partial lunar eclipse, the moon appears slightly darker and sometimes takes on a reddish or orange hue. Unlike a total lunar eclipse, where the moon is completely covered by the Earth's shadow, during a partial lunar eclipse, the moon remains partially visible.

Partial lunar eclipses are less dramatic than total lunar eclipses, but they can still be interesting to observe. They are visible from anywhere on Earth where the moon is above the horizon during the eclipse, and they occur more frequently than total lunar eclipses.