The upcoming total lunar eclipse, occurring from Thursday night into Friday morning, marks the first event of its kind in over two years, transforming the moon into a striking deep red sphere, often referred to as a 'blood moon.' This phenomenon will be predominantly visible across the Americas, parts of Europe, and New Zealand. Amanda Bosh, from the Lowell Observatory, emphasizes the beauty of such celestial events. A total lunar eclipse happens when the moon fully enters the Earth’s umbra, creating a vivid crimson hue due to atmospheric light scattering, with variations in shade affected by environmental factors.
A total lunar eclipse, when the entire moon slips into the umbra, is by far the most dramatic variety.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth and moon align, in that order, producing a spectacular sight in the night sky.
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