Get ready for a spectacular Blood Moon tonight: A rare celestial event

Sky watchers, rejoice! Tonight, a breathtaking total lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon, will illuminate the night sky. This rare celestial event is a treat for stargazers worldwide.

What is a Total Lunar Eclipse and Why is it called Blood Moon?

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun align perfectly, causing the Earth to completely cover the Moon. During this alignment, a phenomenon called Rayleigh scattering takes place, where only red light with the longest wavelength bends around the Earth and reaches the Moon, giving it a striking reddish hue.

What Makes This Blood Moon Special?

This Blood Moon is particularly noteworthy as it will be one of the longest in a decade, with a totality time of 82 minutes. The Moon will be at apogee, its farthest point from Earth in its orbit, means it will move more slowly through the Earth's shadow, prolonging the eclipse.

Global Visibility

This celestial event will be widely visible across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia, allowing approximately 87% of the Earth's population to witness this spectacle.

Regions Where It Won't Be Visible

Unfortunately, most of America will miss out on this event and will have to wait until March next year to view the next Blood Moon.

Watch Schedule

·Partial eclipse begins: 9:57 PM

Total eclipse begins: 11:00 PM

Total eclipse ends: 12:22 AM on September 8

No Special Equipment Needed

One of the best aspects of tonight's Blood Moon is that it can be viewed with the naked eye, making it accessible to everyone.

Grab a spot outside, get comfortable, and enjoy this rare celestial spectacle!