Blood Moon is set to take place on March 13 and March 14 this year, but what is the Blood Moon exactly?
In the middle of March, the US Everyone in the blood will have the opportunity to experience the moon, According to Space.com. It will also appear in Europe, Australia Strelia, Asia, South America and parts of Africa.
What is the cause of the blood moon?
When the moon is in the total lunar eclipse, the blood of the blood occurs. It has no real importance; However, it gives the moon a red look. This can only happen during the full moon when the sun is completely illuminated against the surface of the moon.
At a certain time, the earth will pass between the sun and the moon, cut the sunlight and cause the eclipse. After that, a little light from our sunrise and sunset will fall on the surface of the moon, which will make it look red.
“The lunar eclipse is nice because people can stay at home, from time to time to see changes and stay comfortable,” NASA/JPL solar system Brenda told Brenda Kelbertson Newsnation Affiliate KSNT. “The shadow of the earth is much larger than the moon shadow that hits the earth into a thin line.”
Can blood moon be different shades of red?
On May 26, 2021, Australia rises a wave ride on the super blood moon horizon on the manly beach in Sydney, Sydney. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Yes, the shade of a blood moon can depend on many factors, such as:
- Quantity
- Cloudy
- Atmosphere
If the eclipse occurs during a volcanic eruption, for example, it may appear as dark red due to air particles.
“When [the] The moon reaches Uba, people noticed that it will become darker and generally Deep Vanda changes in red, however, it does not always happen, “Calbertson said. “Deep Vanda red color why most of the lunar eclipse is ‘blood moon’. Says. “
What is a Super Blood Moon?
A supermoon happens when the moon is at the nearest stage of the earth and the full moon is, According to NASA. During this time, the full moon is usually a little closer than, so it looks larger and bright.
If the lunar eclipse occurs at the same time, this can cause a “super blood moon”. However, the supermoon is not always in red. NASA said that supermoon and lunar eclipse are different events and do not always happen at the same time.
NASA It also notes that there are two to four lunar eclipses in a single year.
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