The redness of the lunar eclipse is due to
A)refraction of sunsets and sunrises all around Earth.
B)infrared light continually emitted by the Moon.
C)scattering of lower frequencies of light by the Moon.
D)dim light that is incident upon the Moon by Jupiter and other planets.

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The redness of the lunar eclipse is due to the phenomenon of refraction. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. However, some of the Sun's light still reaches the Moon, but it is refracted or bent by the Earth's atmosphere. This causes the light to appear reddish in color, similar to a sunset or sunrise.

The Redness of the Lunar Eclipse Is Due to