Skywatchers across Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa got a treat between Sunday night and early Monday: a total lunar eclipse, aka the "blood moon," turned our familiar lunar neighbor a dramatic deep-red. 🌕🩸
What happened? During a total lunar eclipse, Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon. The planet’s shadow blocks direct sunlight, but some friendly rays still scatter through Earth’s atmosphere—tinted red like a sunset—painting the Moon in fiery hues.
Why you should care:
- Photo ops 📸: Young creators in Mumbai, Bangkok and Jakarta flooded social feeds with epic red moon shots.
- Tech meets nature 🤳: Try time-lapse on your smartphone or experiment with low-light camera apps to capture that glow.
- Cultural vibes 🎉: In South Asia, red-hued skies suggested festive energy—imagine Diwali lights in the sky!
Missed it? No worries. Lunar eclipses happen a few times a year. Set alerts on your favorite astronomy apps or follow local observatories. Next time, you’ll be ready to witness the cosmic show live! 🌙✨
Keep looking up—there’s a universe of wonders out there. 🔭
Reference(s):
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