Without scientific explanation, the darkening of the Moon may be a startling event. That is probably why lunar eclipses were once a source of mythology in ancient China. But were astronomers at the time able to explain this celestial phenomenon?

Space Talk: How was the lunar eclipse comprehended in ancient China?

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