Tuesday is Election Day. It’s also a day to catch a total lunar eclipse. The next one won’t occur until 2025.
According to NASA, a lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra. When the Moon is within the umbra, it will turn a reddish hue. Lunar eclipses are sometimes called “Blood Moons” because of this phenomenon.
If you want to see the lunar eclipse, it begins at 3:02 a.m. ET, according to NASA. followed by a partial eclipse that begins at 4:09 a.m. ET. It will appear that a bite is being taken out of the moon. The total lunar eclipse – when the moon will appear its most red – begins at 5:17 a.m. ET and will last until 6:42 a.m.
On Tuesday, the Earth, sun and moon will align to create a Blood Moon eclipse. It will be the last total lunar eclipse until 2025. Mark your calendars. pic.twitter.com/gzVNszA6RA
— Today Years Old (@todayyearsoldig) November 6, 2022
Make sure to catch the total lunar eclipse on Tuesday morning. There won't be another one until 2025. https://t.co/1i2XWBDQPK
— NPR (@NPR) November 7, 2022
On November 8, 2022, the Moon will pass into Earth’s shadow and turn red. This will be the last total lunar eclipse for about 3 years, so be sure to check it out if it’s visible in your area.
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— NASA Moon (@NASAMoon) October 27, 2022
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