Why The World Should Look at the Moon Tonight

The world will on July 27 experience blood moon - a spectacular total lunar eclipse. The eclipse is predicted to last a record-breaking 1 hour 43 minutes. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the Earth's innermost shadow. When this happens, the moon turns rusty orange or deep red, earning the nickname blood moon.

Blood moon

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