The Moon will move through Earth’s shadow on Sunday, but it won’t be visible from Raleigh or anywhere else in North America. It’s not Sunday’s cloudy conditions that will be blocking the show, but the Earth itself. Visibility is limited to Asia, and their tonight is actually our today. The Moon will be under the horizon for us during the …
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On the evening of 7/8 September, a total lunar eclipse – also known as a ‘blood Moon’ was seen across much of the globe, giving observers the chance to watch Earth’s shadow creep across the surface of the Moon. During a total lunar eclipse, the Sun, Earth and the Moon are aligned so that sunlight on its way to the …
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A total lunar eclipse delighted stargazers overnight on Sept. 7-8 with a spectacular display of orbital mechanics that briefly turned Earth’s natural satellite blood red. Nikon Z8 (Image credit: Jase Parnell-Brookes) The Nikon Z8 is a powerhouse of a camera and is brilliant in almost every aspect. It’s a full-frame mirrorless camera that performs exceptionally in low-light conditions and produces …
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The Sept. 7-8 total lunar eclipse has come and gone, treating stargazers to a breathtaking blood moon that was witnessed by over seven billion people across Asia, western Australia and eastern Europe. Nikon Z8 (Image credit: Jase Parnell-Brookes) The Nikon Z8 excels in just about every department and we rate it as the best overall camera out there. Check out …
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A total lunar eclipse was visible in Israel and much of Asia on Sunday, offering a striking celestial display. In Israel, the eclipse began at 7:27 P.M., when the Earth’s shadow first touched the moon, about 37 minutes after moonrise. At 8:30 P.M., it reached totality – the “blood moon” phase – lasting an hour and 22 minutes, with the …
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Tonight (Sept. 7–8, 2025), the moon will slip into Earth’s shadow for a total lunar eclipse — creating a dramatic ‘blood moon’. It’s completely safe to watch with the naked eye; no filters or glasses are needed. All you need to do is make sure you find the moon at the right time, sit back, relax and enjoy the show. …
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Stargazers, including in Israel, will have a chance to see a “Blood Moon” on Sunday night during a total lunar eclipse visible across Asia and swaths of Europe, Australia and Africa. When the Sun, Earth and Moon line up, the shadow cast by the planet on its satellite makes the latter appear an eerie, deep red color that has astounded …
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WASHINGTON — NASA’s acting administrator said he was “angry” after a predecessor told Congress the agency was behind China in sending astronauts to the moon. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who has also served as NASA’s acting administrator for nearly two months, used an internal NASA town hall Sept. 4 to emphasize the agency’s exploration program amid criticism that it can’t …
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Stargazers will have a chance to see a ” Blood Moon” on Sunday night during a total lunar eclipse visible across Asia and swathes of Europe and Africa. When the Sun, Earth, and Moon line up, the shadow cast by the planet on its satellite makes it appear an eerie, deep red colour that has astounded humans for millennia. People …
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Look to the skies on Sept. 7-8 to witness Earth’s shadow roll over the lunar disk, giving rise to a deep red “blood moon.” Here’s what to expect during each phase of this week’s total lunar eclipse. A total lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes between the moon and sun, temporarily bathing the entire lunar disk in its shadow. This …
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