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Total lunar eclipse leaves a 'Blood Moon' from Japan to America

A total lunar eclipse left a spectacular 'Blood Moon' this Tuesday visible from Japan to North America, a phenomenon that tinted the natural satellite red for approximately one hour.

Total lunar eclipse leaves a 'Blood Moon' from Japan to America

TL;DR

  • A total lunar eclipse created a visible 'Blood Moon' phenomenon.
  • The 'Blood Moon' was visible for approximately one hour.
  • Visibility spanned from East Asia to North and Central America.
  • The event was also observable in Australia and parts of South America.
  • A partial eclipse was visible in Central Asia and most of South America.
  • The eclipse was not visible in Africa or Europe.
  • A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through Earth's shadow.
  • During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon appears red because Earth's atmosphere refracts sunlight.
  • The phenomenon could be observed without special instruments.