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Blood Moon – Rare Celestial Event with Red Moonlight

A blood moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse when Earth’s atmosphere casts a red glow on the moon.

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A blood moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse, when Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon, and the moon moves completely into Earth’s umbra (shadow).

As sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere, shorter blue wavelengths are scattered away, allowing longer red wavelengths to reach and illuminate the moon.

The exact shade of red depends on the amount of dust and particles in the atmosphere, which can be influenced by volcanic eruptions or wildfires. In many cultures, a blood moon has been linked to myths, prophecies, and spiritual beliefs, though astronomically it is a natural and harmless occurrence.

Blood moons can only happen during a full moon and are relatively rare. They attract large numbers of skywatchers worldwide and provide scientists with opportunities to study atmospheric composition through the unique light filtering effect.

Facts about the Blood Moon

  • Occurs during a total lunar eclipse
  • Red hue caused by light scattering in Earth’s atmosphere
  • Color intensity depends on dust and particle levels
  • Safe to view with the naked eye
  • Associated with myths in many cultures

Literature references:

  • Espenak, F., & Meeus, J. (2015). Total Lunar Eclipses for Beginners. NASA Eclipse Web Site.
  • Vollmer, M., & Möllmann, K. P. (2018). Why is the Moon red during a lunar eclipse? European Journal of Physics.
  • García Muñoz, A., & Pallé, E. (2011). Lunar eclipse observations reveal Earth’s atmosphere composition. Nature.

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