Stargazers across the globe witnessed the captivating 'blood worm moon,' a phenomenon caused by a total lunar eclipse. This event occurred when the sun, Earth, and moon aligned, casting Earth's shadow on the moon, which was simultaneously illuminated by sunlight, resulting in its red coloration. The name "worm moon" is derived from Indigenous cultures that recognized the appearance of worm-like beetle larvae at this time of year. The eclipse was visible throughout the U.S. and much of the Western Hemisphere, beginning shortly before midnight EDT and lasting until dawn.
The stunning spectacle was the result of a total lunar eclipse when the sun, Earth and the moon align, making the moon appear dipped in a deep red hue.
The 'worm moon' component originated from Indigenous tribes, who noticed the emergence of beetle larvae resembling worms around the same time as the weather warmed up.
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