The reddened shadow of Earth falling upon the Moon during the lunar eclipse of March 13/14, 2025 — a so-called Blood Moon — is captured in this sequence taken with a Canon mirrorless camera and 600mm lens.
Credit: Philippe Moussette
Credit: Philippe Moussette
In this episode, Astronomy magazine Editor Emeritus Dave Eicher invites you to head out after midnight on March 3 to observe an example of sublime celestial geometry — a total eclipse of the Moon. This happens when our lone natural satellite passes through the darkest part of Earth’s shadow. You won’t need a dark sky, but you will need a clear one. Good luck!
You can view the video here.
