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During a lunar eclipse, the Moon is not completelydark but is usually deep red. Explain this in terms ofthe refraction of all the sunsets and sunrises around theworld.
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However, it is not completely dark. This can be represented as: \[ \text{Moon} \xrightarrow[\text{Earth's shadow}]{\text{Sunlight}} \text{Not completely dark} \] Show more…
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