Lunar eclipses are a popular event for skywatchers worldwide. Lunar eclipses occur when Earth moves between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow across the lunar surface. Lunar eclipses can only ...

Related: Solar eclipse guide: When, where & how to see them There are three types of lunar eclipses depending on how the sun, Earth and moon are aligned at the time of the event. The total lunar ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. Two eclipses will occur in the next few weeks—a lunar eclipse in the ...