Earth's natural satellite, the moon, is typically pale gray, white, or yellowish; however, every once in a while, it appears to change its color to red or copper. This phenomenon is called a blood ...

On March 3, 2026, skygazers around the world will be treated to one of the most dramatic skywatching events that nature has ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Did you see the spectacular “blood moon” total lunar eclipse ...

What is a Blood Moon Eclipse? A blood moon eclipse is a type of total lunar eclipse, occurring when the Earth moves between the Sun and Moon, obstructing light from illuminating the Moon's surface.

September is always full of transitions, soaking up the last days of summer while anticipating autumn fueling opportunities to grow, connect with others, revel in romance, or advance your most ...

Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia had an optimal view of the phenomenon. Depending on where you were in the world on Sept. 7, a reddish-orange "blood moon" may have filled the sky. But there's ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The full corn moon — the final full of summer in the ...

A blood moon is another name for a total lunar eclipse, which occurs when the moon is full, and the Earth passes between the sun and the moon. In astrology, lunar eclipses lead to emotional ...

If you didn't catch the "blood moon" Sept. 7-8 from your backyard in the United States, there's a perfectly good explanation — it wasn't visible in North America. The moon took on a striking red color ...