A Stunning Sight in the Sky: Crimson Tinge of the Blood Moon Eclipse Viable for Many
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Witnessing an operating solar system in all its glory, that's exactly what happened last night as our good ol' Moon took a freaky turn! A departure from its usual spectacular white glow, the Moon donned a crimson hue, a sight popularly termed as the "Blood Moon."
Are you intrigued as to why this lunar spectacle got all red and bold? Well, here's the lowdown. Dr. Daniel Brown, a seasoned astronomer at the illustrious British Nottingham Trent University, gives us the scoop. As sunlight passes through Earth's hazy atmosphere, it gets bent and scattered, causing a reddish tint on our celestial companion. The more clutter there is in our Earth's neighborhood, the redder our Moon seems.
The entire lunar eclipse stretched for approximately six hours, offering an eye-popping show, according to the good doctor. The captivating eclipse region itself lasted approximately one hour.
The last total lunar eclipse we shared our sky with was back in 2022. Mark your calendars, for the next act is set to grace the heavens in September. Interestingly, the astronomical spectacle on this very night coincided with a peculiar phenomenon called a "Micro Moon." The Moon was at its farthest conceivable distance from Mother Earth, making it seem seven percent smaller compared to its normal radiance, as explained by the popular astronomy website, Earthsky. The Micro Moon is quite the contrary of the Super Moon, which made its appearance during the lunar eclipse in 2022.
For those astronomy enthusiasts feeling left out, fret not! Partial solar eclipse buffs will get a chance to enjoy the show this month! This happening is predicted to be visible in certain parts of Europe, northwestern Russia, northwestern Africa, and eastern Canada on March 29.
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The spectacle observed last night, known as the "Blood Moon", was a rare lunar event caused by sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere and bending, scatting, and causing a reddish tint on the Moon. The lunar eclipse of 2022, which displayed the same reddish hue, is an example of such an event. The current lunar spectacle coincided with a "Micro Moon", a phenomenon where the Moon appears seven percent smaller due to its furthest distance from Earth, as observed by Earthsky.
