A partial lunar eclipse in the UK occurred just before dawn on Friday, during which the moon darkened and turned red, referred to as a 'blood moon.' This phenomenon happens when the sun, Earth, and moon are almost aligned, allowing only part of the moon to enter Earth's shadow. The moon began to turn red around 5:30 am, with optimal visibility just before 6:30 am. Observers shared views on social media, and the event was explained by astronomer Jake Foster, highlighting how atmospheric scattering affects the moon's color.
The last total lunar eclipse was in May 2022 when the moon turned completely red, while the recent event was a partial eclipse, earning the 'blood moon' nickname.
According to astronomer Jake Foster, when the Earth comes between the sun and the moon, sunlight passing through the Earth’s atmosphere scatters in ways that make the moon appear red.
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