Total Lunar Eclipse "Blood Moon" Visible on March 3

Skywatchers across the globe will have the opportunity to witness a spectacular total lunar eclipse on March 3, when the Earth will position itself directly between the sun and the moon.

During this celestial event, the moon will acquire a distinctive reddish colour, commonly referred to as a "blood moon." This phenomenon occurs because sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere is bent toward the moon, with shorter wavelengths scattered and longer red wavelengths illuminating the lunar surface.

A total lunar eclipse happens when the entire moon passes through Earth's shadow, or umbra. Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are safe to view with the naked eye and require no special equipment.

Astronomy enthusiasts and casual observers alike will be able to observe the eclipse from any location where the moon is visible above the horizon during the event. Weather permitting, the eclipse will offer a striking display of nature's astronomical mechanics.

Such eclipses provide valuable opportunities for both scientific observation and public engagement with astronomy, reminding viewers of the dynamic relationships within our solar system.