‘Blood moon’ rises during total lunar eclipse
Summary
A total lunar eclipse created a "blood moon" that was visible in parts of Asia, Europe, Africa, and western Australia. This event occurred when the Earth blocked sunlight from directly reaching the moon, making it appear red.Key Facts
- A total lunar eclipse was visible in Asia, Europe, Africa, and western Australia.
- The eclipse caused the moon to appear red, known as a "blood moon."
- The red color happens because Earth's atmosphere scatters blue light, letting only red light reach the moon.
- The lunar eclipse lasted from 17:30 GMT to 18:52 GMT.
- People in Asia, particularly India and China, had the best view of the eclipse.
- Europe saw a partial eclipse at moonrise, while the Americas did not see the event.
- Lunar eclipses can be viewed safely without special equipment, unlike solar eclipses.
- The last total lunar eclipse before this one was in March of the same year, and before that, in 2022.
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