How to see Sunday's 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse
Summary
A "Blood Moon," a total lunar eclipse where the Moon turns red, will be visible on Sunday evening. The event will be viewable across the UK and in parts of Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. In the UK, the eclipse will be visible after moonrise at around 19:30, while the entire eclipse can be seen in other regions.Key Facts
- A "Blood Moon" occurs during a total lunar eclipse when Earth blocks the Sun's light, making the Moon appear red.
- The eclipse will be visible from parts of the UK, eastern Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and western Australia.
- In the UK, the eclipse starts when the Moon is below the horizon; by 19:30 BST, it will be visible.
- The last total lunar eclipse visible from the UK was in 2022.
- The eclipse reaches its peak around 19:11 BST, shortly before the Moon rises in the UK.
- A lunar eclipse happens when Earth is between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.
- The next chance to see a lunar eclipse from the UK will be on 28 August 2026.
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