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When the moon gets spooky on Thursday night, don't panic. It's not an omen, it's just an eclipse. Earth will cast its shadow ...
Earth will cast its shadow across the moon, turning its surface red as our planet, our moon, and our sun align. That's why total lunar eclipses are sometimes called the "blood moon." This will be ...
When the moon passes between the sun and the Earth ... out—which is what gives our sky its characteristic color. Red and orange wavelengths pass right through. In the case of a lunar eclipse ...
This month's full moon reaches peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. EDT (17:56 GMT) and is known as the 'Flower Moon' to some in ...
It's all a matter of perspective. The moon will slide in front of the red supergiant star Antares on May 13, briefly blocking its light just a day after reaching its full "Flower Moon" phase.
Get ready for the Strawberry Moon Come June 11 is the Strawberry Moon. While the name may evoke a red-hued moon, it’s because Native American tribes used this Strawberry Moon name to mark the ...
NASA believes that the month of May brings visibility to four planets, a new star from a nova, a chance of meteor showers and more.