Summary
People around the world recently enjoyed watching a Blood Moon, which occurs when the Moon passes through Earth's shadow and glows red. This event was seen in full in many countries.
Key Facts
- A Blood Moon is when the Moon looks red because it goes through Earth's shadow.
- This event could be seen in its entirety in several countries worldwide.
- In China, people watched the Blood Moon from high buildings in Shanghai.
- In Kuwait City, the Moon appeared over a minaret.
- In South Africa, the red Moon was visible in Johannesburg.
- In Germany, the Blood Moon was seen near famous landmarks in Dresden and Berlin.
- Baghdad, Iraq, had a view of the Blood Moon next to a ferris wheel.
- Jerusalem, Israel, experienced the Blood Moon with a partial lunar eclipse.