"Between midnight and dawn on Tuesday, the Earth will pass directly between the sun and the moon. Earth will cast an enormous shadow across the moon's surface, turning it a deep reddish-orange, which is commonly referred to as a "blood moon," according to NASA. The red color occurs because, during the total eclipse, the Earth is blocking most of the sun's light from reaching the moon."
"The light that does reach the moon's surface is filtered through a thick slice of the Earth's atmosphere. This alignment can only occur during a full moon phase. About four to seven times a year, the Earth, moon and sun line up to create an eclipse."
"The total eclipse will occur from 12:37 a.m. to 6:25 a.m. on Tuesday. Totality, or when the Earth completely covers the moon, is at 3:04 a.m. No equipment is necessary to watch the color-changing display; just look up and to the southwest. If you want to enhance your view, NASA recommends using a pair of binoculars or a telescope."
A total lunar eclipse will occur between midnight and dawn on Tuesday when Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow that turns the moon deep reddish-orange, commonly called a "blood moon." The red color results from Earth blocking most sunlight from reaching the moon, with only filtered light passing through Earth's atmosphere reaching the lunar surface. Totality occurs at 3:04 a.m., lasting from 12:37 a.m. to 6:25 a.m. No equipment is necessary to observe the eclipse; viewers simply look southwest. Binoculars or telescopes enhance the view, and finding a dark location away from bright lights improves the experience. During the eclipse, constellations become easier to spot as Earth's shadow dims the lunar surface, with the moon positioned in the constellation Leo.
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