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There are several types of eclipses that can occur due to the Moon’s position with respect to the Sun and Earth. The Sun and Moon just happen to have a similar angular diameter when viewed from the Earth. A total, annular, or partial solar eclipse happens when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun. A total or partial lunar eclipse indicates that the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun. These events can produce spectacular colors and dramatic scenes, but they can be difficult to capture due to the pure awe of such a sight.
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Handy, R., Kelleghan, D., McCague, T., Rix, E., Russell, S. (2012). Sketching Lunar Eclipses. In: Sketching the Moon. Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0941-0_10
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