A total lunar eclipse observed in Japan for the first time in three years is photographed in Tokyo's Minato Ward at 2:52 a.m. on Sept. 8, 2025. (Mainichi/Koichiro Tezuka) The Mainichi Shimbun answers ...

Lunar and solar eclipses occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun align in specific ways, but their formations and appearances differ significantly. Lunar eclipses happen when the Earth’s shadow falls on ...

The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the mechanisms behind lunar and solar eclipses, as well as how often they can be observed here in Japan. Question: There was a ...

Solar and lunar eclipses are curious astronomical processes that occur due to the relationship between the Moon, Earth, and Sun and which vary significantly with their mechanics, observance, time, and ...

Total lunar eclipse is occurring on Sunday night or Monday morning. Lunar eclipses arise when Earth's shadow swallows all or part of the moon, obscuring its surface. A total lunar eclipse is the most ...