Blood-red tinted moon graces Mexico City skies during total lunar eclipse
On Tue, Nov 8, 2022, a total lunar eclipse was observed over Mexico City, casting a red tint on the moon. This astronomical event will not reoccur until late 2028.
On Tue, Nov 8, 2022, a total lunar eclipse was observed over Mexico City, casting a red tint on the moon. This astronomical event will not reoccur until late 2028.
The eclipse was visible in the morning from regions including North America, Central America, and the western part of South America. Observers in Australia and eastern Asia had the opportunity to view the eclipse on Tuesday night.
Solar and lunar eclipses result from the precise alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth. According to NASA, there are between four and seven eclipses annually.
On Tue, Nov 8, 2022, a total lunar eclipse was observed over Mexico City, casting a red tint on the moon.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned between the sun and the full moon, casting a shadow that envelops the moon. The phenomenon, often referred to as a "blood moon," appears red due to sunlight filtering through Earth's atmosphere.
The event unfolded over several hours, with the totality phase lasting approximately one hour.
A partial lunar eclipse is scheduled for August, which will be visible across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and west Asia.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
