The skies over Europe recently took on a dramatic orange hue, leaving many residents staring in awe and sometimes confusion ...

A Blood Moon is the result of a process called Rayleigh scattering, which refers to “the scattering of light off of the molecules of the air. The more dust or clouds in the atmosphere, the redder the ...

This is caused by a process known as "Rayleigh scattering", which also makes the sky blue and our sunsets red. When sunlight ...

This effect is known as Rayleigh scattering. Although Rayleigh scattering explains why the moon looks red during a total lunar eclipse, the exact shade of red comes down to celestial geometry and ...

On the night of March 13-14, 2025, all 50 U.S. states will witness a total lunar eclipse — the best “blood moon” until 2029. Totality will last 65 minutes.

The moon will shift from its regular bright white appearance to a deep rusty red, creating a phenomenal display. Here's everything to know: ...

The Blood Moon on March 13-14, 2025, will be visible in North America, South America, Western Europe, and Western Africa. This total lunar eclipse, co ...

A rare "blood moon" total lunar eclipse is now visible in parts of the US. NASA has confirmed that no special glasses or ...

A rare phenomenon will see the moon turn red on Friday in the first Blood Moon visible in the UK since 2022. The lunar eclipse will see the moon disappear into the shadow of the Earth before sunrise ...

The reason for the red appearance can be blamed on Rayleigh scattering, according to NASA. It's the same phenomenon that makes the sky appear blue and sunsets red. "Light travels in waves, and ...

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun align, causing the Moon to pass into Earth’s shadow. Instead of ...

Learn how to see the 2025 Blood Moon lunar eclipse on March 13-14. Get viewing times, eclipse phases and expert tips from NASA.