Why Does a Totally Eclipsed Moon Glow Coppery Red

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Multiple Choice

Why does a totally eclipsed Moon glow coppery red?

• A)Only red light can pass through the Earth's shadow and reach the Moon.
• B)During a lunar eclipse the Moon reflects only red light from the Sun.
• C)During a lunar eclipse the Sun is cooler than normal so its light is redder.
• D)Only red light is able to pass completely through the Earth's atmosphere and reach the Moon.

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