Blood Moon: How to See It

A Blood Moon is coming on September 7, and over 6.2 billion people will be able to see it!

This total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into Earth’s darkest shadow, causing it to glow red from sunlight refracted through our atmosphere. Even more dramatic? The Moon will be at perigee, its closest point to Earth, making it appear especially large and luminous. Totality will last just over an hour, with a partial eclipse visible for much of the evening. For many parts of the world, this will be the last chance to see a Blood Moon for several years.