A huge ‘Blood Moon’ lunar eclipse will be visible across a large part of the world this Sunday evening - around 85 percent to be more precise.
The term ‘Blood Moon’ comes from the distinctive color that the moon is expected to take, giving it a pretty ominous red tint.
However, that isn’t even the best part, as this time it will be accompanied by a lunar eclipse that will be visible across a large portion of the world.
It’s a rare spectacle, so make sure you are prepared.
The Blood Moon lunar eclipse is taking place on Sunday, September 7
As ever with these sorts of things, it’s really going to depend on where you are as to whether you’ll see it.
If you’re somewhere with a lot of light pollution or bad weather, you’re obviously going to struggle.
However, when it comes to places that the eclipse could be seen from, there’s a decent chance you will be in luck.
Provided you aren’t in the USA, that is.
Yes, unfortunately this particular celestial event isn’t going to be visible across the mainland US.
Instead, it will be visible in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, which is to say, basically everywhere else.
Fear not, though, if you are in the United States, you’ll get your chance on March 2, 2026.
On Sunday, the earth, moon, and sun will all be aligned together, meaning that when the moon passes over the darkest part of the shadow of our planet, nearly all of the sun’s light will be stopped from reaching the surface of the moon.
That means that you’ll get an eerie celestial experience for the ages - if you are lucky enough to be able to see it.
Find somewhere dark, then look to the east, that’s the best chance you’ve got of seeing the lunar eclipse.
It will be better if you find a high spot as well, so you have a better view of the show.
What is a Blood Moon?
A Blood Moon is so called because of the deep red-orange color that the moon takes on because of the eclipse.
That happens because of sunlight that passes through the earth’s atmosphere and is bent back towards the moon through the process of refraction.
This moon, in September, is also known as the ‘Corn Moon’ as it coincides with the corn harvest across the USA, a tradition that goes back to Native Americans.
This eclipse will be followed by a partial solar eclipse on September 21, although - more bad news - that is unlikely to be visible from the US either, sticking more to the Southern Hemisphere and South Pacific.
Remember to wear eye protection for that one, though, if you are in the visibility area.