Lunar Eclipses
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A lunar eclipse is coming on May 5. Here's what you need to know
By Robert Lea published
The moon will darken but not completely disappear as it slips into Earth's outer shadow on Friday (May 5), creating a penumbral lunar eclipse.

Medieval lunar eclipse observations show how volcanoes affect Earth's climate
By Charles Q. Choi published
Medieval tomes that recorded how the moon changed color during lunar eclipses could help reveal vital clues about the volcanic eruptions that may have triggered the Little Ice Age in Europe.

See the moon turn blood red in this stunning lunar eclipse video
By Miguel Claro published
A new time lapse showcases the incredible view during a lunar eclipse, which will help us wait out the two-year drought until a new blood moon appears in our skies.

See the moon eclipse Mars on Jan. 30 in free telescope webcast
By Brett Tingley published
The moon will eclipse Mars on Monday (Jan. 30), and you can watch the event from the comfort of your own home thanks to a livestream from the Griffith Observatory.

Don't miss the moon eclipse Mars next week on Monday (Jan. 30)
By Joe Rao published
On Monday (Jan. 30), the moon will cross in front of Mars, causing an occultation or eclipse of the planet.

See Mars 'peek out' from behind the moon in stunning eclipse photo
By Harry Baker published
An astrophotographer has captured a highly detailed image of the Red Planet reappearing from behind the moon after a lunar occultation.

What time will the full moon eclipse Mars on Dec. 7?
By Brett Tingley published
A bright Mars at opposition will disappear behind the moon on Wednesday (Dec. 7), but exactly when you should look up depends on where you are.

Last Blood Moon lunar eclipse until 2025 wows observers around the world (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The last lunar eclipse of 2022 (and the last Blood Moon until 2025) did not disappoint. Here we take a look at some of the photos and online reactions from around the world.
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