The Moon Entering Earth s Shadow . ... Credit Copyright: Thodoris Tzalavras Explanation: On September 27/28, from all over the planet's nightside moon watchers enjoyed a total lunar eclipse. The dramatic celestial spectacle was widely imaged , but this lunar eclipse picture may look a little strange and unfamiliar, made with a point and shoot camera of a bygone era. ... Entering Earth's shadow, the Moon grew dimmer and its moontrail narrower as the eclipse progressed. ...