"The first major astronomical event visible in 2026 is a total lunar eclipse, or "blood moon." This phenomenon is highly prized by stargazers because the entire lunar disk takes on a reddish color for a few moments. The total lunar eclipse will occur on March 3. It will be clearly visible in North and Central America, while in Central and South Asia it will only be partially visible."
"It's safe to view a total lunar eclipse, unlike a solar eclipse. You don't need any special equipment; just go to a high vantage point and dress warmly. Keep in mind that at the time of totality, the moon will be almost touching the horizon, about to disappear. That's why it's necessary to view it from a high place, with no buildings or trees blocking your view."
"Unlike the moon, the Earth is surrounded by an atmosphere, which filters sunlight. Thanks to it, we see the blue sky, the orange sunset, or distant objects in opaque tones. The light coming from the sun and passing through the Earth's atmosphere manages to reach the moon, although in a smaller proportion. Those already filtered rays impact the satellite, painting it red. "It's as if all the world's sunrises and sunsets are projected onto the moon," NASA explains."
A total lunar eclipse will occur on March 3, 2026, producing a brief 'blood moon' when the lunar disk turns reddish. The eclipse will be clearly visible across North and Central America and partially visible in Central and South Asia; it will not be visible in Europe or Africa. Totality will occur near dawn and will color the full moon for about 12 minutes a few hours before sunrise. Observers do not need special equipment and should choose high vantage points with unobstructed horizons since the Moon will be low. The reddish color arises from sunlight filtered through Earth's atmosphere. Total lunar eclipses are slightly rarer than total solar eclipses.
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