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What is the name of the process where a moon moves into the shadow of the Earth?

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Lunar eclipse

During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon often turns a reddish color because Earth's atmosphere bends sunlight and filters out the blue light. This is sometimes referred to as a 'Blood Moon'.

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