This causes the eclipsed Moon to appear a coppery red colour. There are two types of lunar eclipses. Partial Total A total eclipse of the Moon can last for as long as 1 hour 43 minutes. During the partial phases, the Earth's shadow appears curved on the Moon. The ancient Greeks used this observation to postulate that the Earth was a sphere.
Lunar eclipses are less frequent that solar eclipses.
Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse is visible over more than half the Earth. As long as the Full Moon is above the horizon, the eclipse is visible. The Full Moon is above the horizon on those parts of the Earth where it is night. Although, lunar eclipse are less frequent than solar eclipse they are seen more often because, when they do occur, they are visible over a larger area.