A lunar eclipse, also called a blood moon, is an astronomical event that occurs when the Moon orbits through Earth's shadow. [1][2] Lunar eclipses occur during eclipse season, when the Moon's orbital plane is approximately in line with Earth and the Sun.

Solar and lunar eclipses worldwide (1900 to 2199) with animations and maps of the eclipse path. Find eclipses in your location.

This is NASA's official lunar eclipse page. It contains maps and tables for 5,000 years of lunar eclipses and includes information on eclipse photography and observing tips.

Lunar eclipses occur at the full Moon phase. When Earth is positioned precisely between the Moon and Sun, Earth’s shadow falls upon the surface of the Moon, dimming it and sometimes turning the lunar surface a striking red over the course of a few hours.

Lunar eclipse, the Moon entering the shadow of Earth, opposite the Sun, so that Earth’s shadow sweeps over the Moon’s surface. An eclipse of the Moon can be seen under similar conditions at all places on Earth where the Moon is above the horizon.

Find out what a lunar eclipse is and when the next total lunar eclipse in the UK will occur

List of Solar and Lunar Eclipses Worldwide Next 10 Years. Check where the eclipses are visible and if you can see them.

A lunar eclipse is when the Moon passes directly behind the Earth so that it is in the Earth’s shadow. Here is a look at how lunar eclipses work, how often they happen, and why a total lunar eclipse is called a blood moon.

Total lunar eclipse: A total lunar eclipse occurs when the sun and the moon are on opposite sides of Earth, and the entire moon passes through Earth’s umbra—the dark inner part of Earth’s shadow.

Watch the March 3rd Lunar Eclipse LIVE in stunning 4K with AfarTV. This livestream captures the Moon as it moves into Earth’s shadow, transitioning from a bright full Moon to the deep red tones...