Lunar Eclipses
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The 1st ever Election Day Blood Moon lunar eclipse is coming on Nov. 8
By Joe Rao last updated
Early on Election Day morning, early risers will have an opportunity to observe the November Beaver Moon undergo a total eclipse.

Don't miss the Beaver Blood Moon lunar eclipse on Nov. 8
By Robert Lea last updated
The second lunar eclipse of 2022 – a total lunar eclipse – will happen on the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 8 when the moon moves into the darkest part of Earth's shadow.

Total lunar eclipse: How to prepare for next month's eclipse of the moon
By Joe Rao last updated
You can get a very good idea about where the moon will be in the sky during the eclipse by looking for it on Tuesday morning, Oct. 11.

May's total lunar eclipse watched by Earth-observing satellites
By Samantha Mathewson published
Satellites tracking the total lunar eclipse in May revealed dramatic and uneven temperature changes across the surface of the moon.

Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse glows eerie red in new photo
By Samantha Mathewson published
The eclipsed moon glows an eerie deep red color in a new photo of the total lunar eclipse that occurred earlier in May.

Blood moon, big city: Skywatcher captures total lunar eclipse over New York (photos)
By Mike Wall published
The eclipsed moon burns red high above the bright lights of New York City in gorgeous photos captured by amateur astronomer Alexander Krivenyshev.

Astronaut snaps Super Flower Blood Moon eclipse photos from space station
By Tereza Pultarova published
Astronauts at the International Space Station enjoyed stunning views of the lunar eclipse on the night of May 15.

Super Flower Blood Moon of 2022, longest total lunar eclipse in 33 years, wows stargazers
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Super Flower Blood Moon total lunar eclipse wowed stargazers and was the longest lunar eclipse since 1989.
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