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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anna Loren

MYSTERIOUS: Lunar eclipse turns moon bright red - What They Never Told You

  • A lunar eclipse, also called a ‘blood Moon’, has turned the Moon red for viewers in Europe, North and South America, and Africa.
  • The partial eclipse, which came overnight on 27-28 August, saw the Earth move between the full Moon and the Sun.
  • Sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere was scattered and refracted towards the Moon, making the lunar surface look much darker and redder than usual.
  • The eclipse was at its maximum for viewers in the UK at 5.12am, while in New York it occurred at 12.12am.
  • The next lunar eclipse will occur on 20 February 2027.
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