Ask a Mac Expert: Lunar eclipse

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The moon will disappear into the darkness of the Earth's shadow early Tuesday
morning when a lunar eclipse will be, weather depending, visible to Canadians.

Below, Sarah Symons, assistant professor in integrated science and physics &
astronomy, talks about what a lunar eclipse is and explains the significance of this
particular eclipse.

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The moon will disappear into the darkness of the Earth&#039;s shadow early Tuesday <br />
morning when a lunar eclipse will be, weather depending, visible to Canadians.<br />
<p>Below, Sarah Symons, assistant professor in integrated science and physics & <br />
astronomy, talks about what a lunar eclipse is and explains the significance of this <br />
particular eclipse. <br />
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