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Light Scattering

Blood Moon Captivates as 82-Minute Total Lunar Eclipse Thrills Eastern Hemisphere

The Moon's copper glow came from sunlight filtered through Earth's atmosphere, a straightforward effect known as Rayleigh scattering.

Total Lunar Eclipse on Sept. 7–8 to Deliver 82-Minute ‘Blood Moon’ Across Eastern Hemisphere