For the first time in American history, a total lunar eclipse will occur on election day come November 8, 2022. A total lunar eclipse—not to be confused with a partial or penumbral lunar eclipse—occurs when the entire lunar sphere is blocked out by the Earth’s shadow. This happens about twice a year on average, but…
First-Ever Election Day Total Lunar Eclipse to Rise in US on November 8—And It Won’t Happen Again Until 2394
VIDEO: Photographer Captures Time Lapse of Full Moon Shining Through Arc de Triomphe in Paris
A triumphal achievement in astrophotography came to fruition one clear spring night when Thierry Legault captured this jaw-dropping moment of the full moon gleaming gloriously through the Arc de Triomphe in the heart of Paris. Like a modern-day Stonehenge, the moon aligned perfectly with the monument, hanging just below the great arcades of that magnificent…
The ‘Full Beaver Moon’ in November Aligns With the Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century
The November full moon—known as the “Beaver Moon”—this year will coincide with the longest partial lunar eclipse of the century. As the chill of autumn grows colder, and days grow shorter, the nearing of winter solstice harks a time when trap setters once sought to subdue those large rodents, beavers, and procure their pelts to…
How to Watch the Upcoming ‘Super Flower Blood Moon’ Eclipse
The full moon on Wednesday will be the year’s biggest “supermoon” and feature the first total lunar eclipse in more than two years. During the eclipse, the full moon will pass through the Earth’s shadow. It appears red, known as a “blood moon,” as light is scattered through the Earth’s atmosphere, much like during sunset….
First Supermoon of 2021 Will Appear in Night Sky Monday, April 26–Here’s What You Need to Know
The first of two supermoons this year will grace the night sky on Monday, April 26. A “supermoon” is a full moon that occurs while it’s at its “perigee”—the point where a satellite is closest to the Earth along its orbit. Supermoons will appear larger than regular full moons by about 7 percent, due to the…
The Full ‘Wolf Moon’ to Grace the Night Sky on January 28; Here’s What You Need to Know
Believe it or not, the first full moon of 2021 is known as a “Wolf Moon,” and it’s coming up in just a few days. After the cataclysmic happenings of 2020, many people are ready for a calm year. But the Wolf Moon promises to be an interesting night, not an apocalyptic one. The night…
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