Tag: 2025 Eclipse
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Moon Blocks Satellite Views of Sun Before Lunar Eclipse
Introduction to the Lunar Eclipse of September 2025 In early September 2025, skywatchers across the Eastern Hemisphere were treated to a mesmerizing astronomical phenomenon: a total lunar eclipse. This event, which took place on the evening of September 7, 2025, captivated thousands as the moon slipped into Earth’s shadow, dramatically transforming its appearance. However, the…
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Understanding the 2025 Lunar Eclipse: The Blood Moon Explained
What is a Blood Moon? A Blood Moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment causes the Earth’s shadow to cover the Moon, creating a reddish hue that gives the phenomenon its name. The red color results from Rayleigh scattering—the same effect that…