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Red Moon Effect

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

Passing deep through Earth’s shadow just days before perigee, the Moon is expected to take on a darker, richer red than usual.

Total Lunar Eclipse Will Turn the Moon Red on Sunday Across Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia