A rare astronomical event – a blood moon eclipse – will be observed in the Russian sky. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This event will reach its peak at 21:12 Moscow time, at which moment the Moon will be completely enveloped in darkness. According to experts, such a total eclipse will not be seen again for the next seven years.
According to the Moscow Planetarium, the reason it is called a blood moon is that the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, gradually losing its brightness and taking on a reddish hue. This event will be visible not only in Russia but also in Australia, India, and Central Asian countries.
Additionally, some phases of it will be visible in Europe, East Asia, Africa, and New Zealand. However, residents of South and North America will not be able to see this eclipse.
Astronomers explain that during a total lunar eclipse, the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon. In this process, the Earth's atmosphere acts as a giant lens.
The short wavelengths of light passing through it – blue and green colors – are absorbed, while mainly red rays illuminate the Moon with a distinctive blood-like color. This event arouses great interest as a natural and rare astronomical phenomenon.
