Blood Moon
Blood Moon in USA A total lunar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. tonight .Watch the Moon Blush Blood Red During a Total Lunar Eclipse , So that's why its called a Blood Moon . During a Blood Moon event, Earth’s shadow will block most of the light that illuminates the lunar surface, creating what is known as a blood moon. From Thursday night into Friday morning, Earth’s shadow will swallow the moon, transforming the usually pearly orb into a striking red sphere.It’s the first total lunar eclipse in more than two years. Also known as a blood moon, the event will be most visible across the Americas, western parts of Africa and Europe, New Zealand and some of Russia. “It’s a lovely sight to see in the night sky,” said Amanda Bosh, the executive director of the Lowell Observatory in Arizona, who has seen more than 20 lunar eclipses in her lifetime.“I love seeing the solar system, the universe, at work,” she added. What is a total lunar eclipse? A lunar eclipse occurs ...