<P> Unlike a solar eclipse , which can be viewed only from a certain relatively small area of the world , a lunar eclipse may be viewed from anywhere on the night side of Earth . A total lunar eclipse lasts a few hours , whereas a total solar eclipse lasts only a few minutes as viewed from any given place , due to the smaller size of the Moon 's shadow . Also unlike solar eclipses , lunar eclipses are safe to view without any eye protection or special precautions , as they are dimmer than the full Moon . </P>
<P> Unlike a solar eclipse , which can be viewed only from a certain relatively small area of the world , a lunar eclipse may be viewed from anywhere on the night side of Earth . A total lunar eclipse lasts a few hours , whereas a total solar eclipse lasts only a few minutes as viewed from any given place , due to the smaller size of the Moon 's shadow . Also unlike solar eclipses , lunar eclipses are safe to view without any eye protection or special precautions , as they are dimmer than the full Moon . </P>
from what portion of the earth can a lunar eclipse be seen
from what portion of the earth can a lunar eclipse be seen
anywhere on the night side of Earth
anywhere on the night side of Earth