Midterm elections aren’t the only thing taking place in the U.S. today. 🌕 A total lunar eclipse tonight — the last one for three years — will create what’s known as a “blood moon.' This full moon is also called a 'beaver moon.' 🦫 Here's why:
“A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra. When the Moon is within the umbra, it will turn a reddish hue. Lunar eclipses are sometimes called “Blood Moons” because of this phenomenon.”
The total lunar eclipse will be the last for three years with the next slated for March 14, 2025. According to NASA, the moon will reach its full eclipse, known as “totality,” at 5:17 a.m. ET and will end after the moon sets. Totality will be visible across North and Central America. You don’t need any special equipment to observe a lunar eclipse, although binoculars or a telescope will enhance the view and the red color. A dark environment away from bright lights makes for the best viewing conditions.the name comes from the time of year when beavers begin to take shelter in their lodges after building up sufficient stores of food for the winter ahead.
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