Does a lunar eclipse affect the Earth's magnetism?

Answer 1

I would assume that a eclipse of the sun, not a lunar eclipse affect the magnetic field of the earth a little bit, for a simple reason. The earths magnetic field is deformed by the solar wind, a constant stream of charged particles from the sun. Now if we have a solar eclipse it means that the moon is between the sun and the earth, and by that shielding some of the solar wind. But as the moon is much smaller then the earth this effect is probably not very large.

Answer 2

No, And lets look at why.
An lunar eclipse is when the moon passes into the shadow of the earth. nothing special about it at all. It just is not in direct sunlight and so it gets a bit dimmer for a few hours.

The moon is constantly orbiting the earth, So if it just happens to go into a shadow, for a few hours. Well that's all that happens. There is not change in the motion of the moon, nor does it do anything different than it usually does.

As for magnetism, well what would change? if you take a magnet and walk behind a building, and you are in shadow, does this affect the magnet? nope. So the lunar eclipse is just the same.

They are pretty cool to watch if you want to spend the night outside. Have fun.

oh and check out this site for info on eclipses
http://www.mreclipse.com/Special/LEprimer.html

Answer 3

No... the *moon* impacts tides. A lunar eclipse is only a *shadow* getting into the course of the moon. The *shadow has no effect upon the tide in besides. The moon continues to be precise there - you are able to also see it in case you look.

Answer 4

no......but they exert some gravitational force on earth ........hence ur warned not to go close to water bodies during an ecclipse

Answer 5

The answer, drumroll, please!........ No.