Why does the solar eclipse move west to east?

If the sun and the moon rise in the east and set in the west, why does the path of a lunar eclipse move across the face of the Earth from west to east. It seems backwards doesn’t it? Space.com helps you sort out the relative motion of the heavens and the Earth.

News Articles:

 

YouTube:

 

 

More Content . . .

    Why does the solar eclipse move west to east?
    Share

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Share
    Share