A striking total lunar eclipse, often called a ”moon-red-tonight-orange-what-time-is-the-blood-moon-mean-how-long-will-lunar-eclipse-last/85970738007/” title=”Why is the … red tonight? When is the next blood … …”>blood moon” due to the reddish hue it takes on, was visible across western Europe, Asia, and Australia on Sunday night. It was the first such eclipse as 2022.
The eclipse occurred as the earth passed directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the lunar surface. Unlike solar eclipses,this event was safely viewable with the naked eye.
Images captured around the world showed the moon transformed into a deep, dark red. According to Astronomy Ireland, the next total lunar eclipse isn’t expected until late 2028.
Looking ahead, an almost-total solar eclipse is forecast for August 12 of next year, predicted to cover over 90% of the sun.September will also bring the autumnal equinox, on September 22, when day and night will be of equal length globally.
