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Lunar Eclipses

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Total Lunar Eclipse on Sept. 7–8 Will Turn the Moon Red Across Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia

Earth’s atmosphere will refract red light onto the lunar surface, creating a safe-to-watch crimson glow visible without eye protection.

82-Minute Blood Moon Eclipse Confirmed for September with Broad Global Reach

Strawberry Moon to Rise June 11 as Lowest Full Moon Since 2006