Why is the Moon still visible during a full lunar eclipse?

A. Background microwave radiation becomes excited during the lunar eclipse and shifts toward visual light, which then slightly illuminates the eclipsed moon.
B. There is a minor component of phosphorescent minerals distributed fairly evenly on the lunar surface.
C. The Moon's thin atmosphere acts as a mirror, reflecting light being cast from neighboring stars.
D. Earth's atmosphere acts as a lens that refracts light into the shadowed region.


Answer: D

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