The Moon's redness during a lunar eclipse is due to
A)light of lower frequencies reflected from the Moon.
B)excess infrared radiation.
C)an optical illusion.
D)refracted light from Earth's sunrises and sunsets.
E)none of the above

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During a lunar eclipse, the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, and the Earth's atmosphere refracts (bends) some of the sunlight and redirects it towards the Moon. This refracted light can give the Moon a reddish hue during the eclipse, as it is the longer wavelengths of light (such as red and orange) that are able to penetrate the Earth's atmosphere and reach the Moon. Therefore, option D - refracted light from Earth's sunrises and sunsets - is the correct answer.

The Moon's Redness During a Lunar Eclipse Is Due to