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The lunar eclipse is a phenomenon that almost always occurs every year. This phenomenon occurs when part or all of the moon’s cross section is covered by the earth’s shadow.
Let’s look at the explanation of the lunar eclipse. Starting from the process of the occurrence of lunar eclipses to the myths.
Understanding and the Process of the Occurrence of a Lunar Eclipse
Quoted from the Surabaya State University website, an eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when one astronomical object moves into the shadow of another astronomical object. Eclipse is a natural phenomenon that holds many lessons for humans.
On the site of Sanata Dharma University, the process of a lunar eclipse is when the sun, earth and moon are in a straight line. The position of the moon is facing away from the sun, so that the earth’s satellite does not get sunlight.
Process of Lunar Eclipse in General
A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon enters the earth’s umbra due to the influence of the moon’s inclination on the ecliptic. This means that a total lunar eclipse doesn’t always occur when the moon is full.
If the moon is only approaching the node, only a penumbral eclipse will occur. If the moon is very far from the node, there will be no lunar eclipse during the full moon.
During a lunar eclipse, you can often see the moon. This happens because the sun’s rays are deflected towards the moon by the earth’s atmosphere. Generally, deflected sunlight has a red light spectrum.
Because of this, the eclipsed moon will appear orange, brown, or copper red. The timing of the lunar eclipse phase is not affected by the location of the observer. All eclipse observations will experience the same contact time.
Illustration of the process of the lunar eclipse. Photo: Doc. Ministry of Education and Culture
Various types of lunar eclipses and their occurrence
Quoted from the UIN Walisongo repository, here are several types of lunar eclipses:
1. Total Lunar Eclipse
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon enters the shadow of the earth’s core or umbra. The maximum duration for a total lunar eclipse can be over 1 hour 47 minutes.
2. Partial Lunar Eclipse
A partial lunar eclipse occurs when part of the moon enters the Earth’s umbra. The other half of the moon is in Earth’s additional shadow, or penumbra.
3. Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
In a penumbral lunar eclipse, all parts of the moon enter the penumbra at its maximum phase. However, there is no part of the moon that is not covered by the penumbra or that goes into the umbra.
Lunar Eclipse Myths
Quoted from the Rumah Jurnal IAIN Kudus and Ejournal Undiksha, here are some myths about lunar eclipses:
Some Javanese people believe that when a lunar eclipse occurs it will cause disaster or disaster’. The usual thing to do is to wake up the plants in the rice fields or fields so they don’t become victims of the ferocity of the creatures that are eating the moon. For those who raise livestock, they will immediately go to the farm and wake the livestock so that they are safe from the evil of the eclipse. If the lunar eclipse occurs in the month of Muharram, there will be an outbreak of disease. In addition, the price of basic human needs will increase and a king/leader of a country will die. If a lunar eclipse occurs in the month of Shafar, then for three months there will be no rain interspersed with strong winds. If a lunar eclipse occurs in the month of Ramadan, it will comes the prolonged rainy season accompanied by flashes and peals of thunder. If the lunar eclipse occurs in the month of Rajab, then the necessities of life will be cheap and easy. However, many people have disagreements. The Ancient Greeks believed that a lunar eclipse was a sign that the gods were angry and was believed to be the start of a major disaster. The Hupa tribe believed that a lunar eclipse occurred when the moon was injured. The Hupa tribe also believes that when the moon is late in feeding its pets, they will attack the moon and make it bleed. The myth of the moon being eaten by a dragon is a myth that is believed by the Chinese people. Chinese people believe that a total lunar eclipse occurs because of an angry dragon and eats the moon. Japanese people believe that there is a poison that is spread during a lunar eclipse. They will cover wells or other water sources so that they are not contaminated. During a lunar eclipse, pregnant women must be careful and even hide under the bed. Their children can be born with disabilities, sick, and so on if they don’t carry out the required rituals.
Of course, this myth should not be believed because eclipses are celestial events that are full of knowledge. While myths are people’s beliefs that are not related to science related to eclipses.
That was an explanation of the process of the occurrence of a lunar eclipse, various types of lunar eclipses, and the myths. Hopefully useful, detikers!
Watch the video “Note! There is a penumbral lunar eclipse on May 5 and 6 2023”
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2023-09-06 08:15:36
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