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Blood Moon Lights Up the World | Science News

Last night’s blood moon eclipse lit up skies across three continents, turning the moon a haunting red-orange as Earth’s shadow blanketed nearly all its surface. The eerie glow? Caused by sunlight bending through our atmosphere—just like a sunset, but projected onto the moon. From Italian castles to D.C. monuments and Turkish mosques, viewers captured breathtaking moments that reminded us how astronomy unites us. Missed it? No worries—next total lunar eclipse won’t come until December 31, 2028, but 2027 promises two solar eclipses, including a fiery “ring of fire.” Look up—wonders are waiting…

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