Total Lunar Eclipse: Here’s What NASA Says About Why the Moon Turns Red During Such Occurrence

Medicine & Technology May 21, 2021

During the total lunar eclipse, "the darkest terrestrial disk is ringed by every sunrise and every sunset in the world," all at the same time, causing the moon to turn red, according to NASA.

From California to New York—Where To Catch A Glimpse of an Eclipsing Sky

Oct 23, 2014

For those of you in the states enjoying a welcomed break from the summer sun, today you may just get more than you bargained for. As the moon passes this afternoon across the northern hemisphere, the usually invisible transition will make its mark in daylight as it eclipses part of the sun. And so long as the clouds stay clear of the view, you may just have an interesting afternoon show to look out for.

Taking A Bite Out of Sunlight—US Expects A Partial Solar Eclipse

Oct 19, 2014

Predicted to occur this Thursday, Oct. 23, the off-center new moon will pass in front of the sun creating a partial solar eclipse seen across the United States. Though the predicted visibility will range anywhere from twelve to seventy percent of clarity, researchers at NASA expect that the event will be widely visible across the entire continental US.