Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Red-Orange Glow
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 at 4:40:39 AM · 2026/Astrophotography
This photograph captures a lunar eclipse, commonly called a 'blood moon,' showing the Moon in various shades of red, orange, and pale pink. The lunar surface features are visible through the reddish hue, with darker maria (lunar seas) apparent. The left portion of the Moon appears lighter, suggesting this image was captured during a partial phase of the eclipse. The deep black background emphasizes the dramatic coloring of the eclipsed Moon. The reddish color occurs when Earth's atmosphere refracts sunlight, filtering out blue wavelengths and allowing red light to illuminate the lunar surface.
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