A “Blood Moon” is rising on March 2–3, 2026. 🌘 The last total lunar eclipse for nearly 3 years will be visible to nearly 2.5 billion people as Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon. During totality from 11:04 to 12:02 UTC, sunlight filters through Earth’s atmosphere, scattering blue light and allowing red wavelengths to reach the Moon, giving it that signature copper glow. No eclipse glasses required. #LunarEclipse #Astronomy #BloodMoon #Space #Science | Museum of Science, Boston

In March 2026, a rare Blood Moon will appear in the night sky. This Red Moon event is caused by a total lunar eclipse, one of the most spectacular astronomy events of 2026. A Blood Moon, also known as a Red Moon, happens when Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon. During this total lunar eclipse, sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere. Blue and green light are scattered away, while red light is bent and projected onto the Moon. That is why the Moon turns red. For nearly one hour,