Have you seen a blood-red moon? 🌕🔴 Early Monday, residents of the Chinese mainland were treated to a stunning total lunar eclipse—the first in almost three years!
Between 4:10 AM and 5:20 AM local time, the sun, Earth, and moon lined up perfectly, pushing our lunar BFF into the Earth’s darkest shadow, or umbra. As sunlight bent through Earth’s atmosphere, the moon glowed a fiery crimson—no filters needed! 🔥
With clear skies stretching from Beijing’s skyline to rural Yunnan villages, skywatchers grabbed their phones and headed to rooftops, balconies, and open fields. #RedMoon took over social feeds as everyone shared epic snaps of the “blood moon.”
Why it matters:
- First total lunar eclipse visible from the Chinese mainland in nearly three years.
- Easy to spot! No telescope or fancy gear—just a clear view of the night sky.
- Perfect reminder of our solar system’s mega-alignment and those #cosmos vibes.
For all you astro-fans in South and Southeast Asia, it’s a sign to set alarms for the next eclipse, dust off those star-gazing apps, and maybe plan a meetup with fellow space nerds under the stars. After all, in our fast-paced world, moments like these remind us how small (but connected!) we truly are. 🌌
Stay tuned for more cosmic updates, and next time, don’t miss out on nature’s coolest light show! ✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
