Moon magic: Researchers develop new tool to visualize past, future lunar eclipses
Monday, June 8, 2009 - 13:42
in Astronomy & Space
Lunar eclipses are well-documented throughout human history. The rare and breathtaking phenomena, which occur when the moon passes into the Earth's shadow and seemingly changes shape, color, or disappears from the night sky completely, caught the attention of poets, farmers, leaders, and scientists alike.