Eclipse types
What are different types of lunar eclipses?
There are two main types of lunar eclipses: partial and penumbral.
A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through only a part of Earth's umbra, resulting in a shadow that grows and recedes without fully covering the Moon.
On the other hand, during a penumbral eclipse, the Moon travels through Earth's penumbra or outer part of its shadow. This causes a slight dimming that's often hard to notice unless you're aware it's happening.
