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The full moon, hidden and red in March, another chapter in a magnificent year of eclipses
The so-called 'Blood Moon' is a spectacle that always arouses curiosity and is a challenge for amateur photographers, who from Japan to America were able to enjoy the opportunity to capture one of the most photogenic moons.
TL;DR
- A total lunar eclipse, known as the 'Blood Moon', occurred recently, lasting over five hours.
- The eclipse was visible in East Asia, Australia, the Pacific islands, and the Americas.
- The phase of totality lasted 59 minutes, during which the moon appeared a copper-red color.
- A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow.
- The red color of the moon is due to sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere and being refracted.
- The event was a challenge and opportunity for photographers across various locations.
- Cloudy weather impacted visibility in some areas, such as Tokyo and parts of the US East Coast.
- Other eclipses this year include a partial solar eclipse in January and a total solar eclipse on August 12.
- Another partial lunar eclipse is scheduled for August 28.