Millions of people will have the opportunity to see a rare astronomical event on March 3, 2026. Not only will it be the first lunar eclipse of the year, but it will also be a ‘blood moon’. The eclipse will be visible in most of the world, including North America (especially the West), the Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, and East Asia. However, Africa and Europe will not be able to see it. So, as the world awaits the eclipse, let’s take a look at the myths surrounding it.
What is a Blood Moon?
The eclipse on March 3, 2026, will be a special event as the full moon will be completely enveloped by Earth’s shadow cast by the sun and will be momentarily darkened. However, sometimes the sunlight manages to reach the moon, reflected by the Earth’s atmosphere, giving the former an ashen to dark red glow, the colour depending on atmospheric conditions. So, scientifically, the term “blood moon” is a beautiful phenomenon.
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