Near total lunar eclipse will be seen from North and South America Thursday night
A near-total lunar eclipse, often called a 'blood moon,' will be visible across North and South America on Thursday night. The phenomenon occurs as Earth's shadow darkens 96% of the moon, scattering sunlight to create a reddish hue.
Why it matters
This event provides a significant public interest opportunity for astronomical observation and science education.
A ‘blood moon’ eclipse seen from India on 3 March 2026. Photograph: Soumyabrata Roy/Pacific Press/Shutterstock A ‘blood moon’ eclipse seen from India on 3 March 2026. Photograph: Soumyabrata Roy/Pacific Press/Shutterstock Lunar eclipses Near total lunar eclipse will be seen from North and South America Thursday night Earth’s shadow will appear to be a reddish ‘blood moon’ due to the way sunlight is scattered by the atmosphere
The article is a purely scientific and observational report.
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