Earth's natural satellite, the moon, is typically pale gray, white, or yellowish; however, every once in a while, it appears to change its color to red or copper. This phenomenon is called a blood ...

Those who glanced up at the sky Thursday night had an opportunity to catch the March 2025 "Blood Moon," a phenomenon that colors the full moon in shades of red, orange and yellow during a total lunar ...

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September is always full of transitions, soaking up the last days of summer while anticipating autumn fueling opportunities to grow, connect with others, revel in romance, or advance your most ...

What is a Blood Moon Eclipse? A blood moon eclipse is a type of total lunar eclipse, occurring when the Earth moves between the Sun and Moon, obstructing light from illuminating the Moon's surface.

Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia had an optimal view of the phenomenon. Depending on where you were in the world on Sept. 7, a reddish-orange "blood moon" may have filled the sky. But there's ...

A blood moon is another name for a total lunar eclipse, which occurs when the moon is full, and the Earth passes between the sun and the moon. In astrology, lunar eclipses lead to emotional ...

If you didn't catch the "blood moon" Sept. 7-8 from your backyard in the United States, there's a perfectly good explanation — it wasn't visible in North America. The moon took on a striking red color ...