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lunar eclipses are made up of several stages here they are arranged in a question mark shape.
What are lunar eclipses and how do they occur?

By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated

Reference Lunar eclipses occur when Earth blocks the sun and casts a shadow over the surface of the moon. We explore the different types of lunar eclipses here.

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Phases of a lunar eclipse showing the moon turn progressively red.
Lunar eclipse calendar 2026: When and where to see the next lunar eclipse

By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated

Reference The next lunar eclipse will be a deep partial lunar eclipse overnight Aug. 27-28, 2026.

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Did these spruce trees really 'predict' a solar eclipse? Scientists are split

By Julian Dossett Published

Science is messy business. Finding the truth is easier said than done.

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Total lunar eclipse March 3 2026: Live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated

The next lunar eclipse will occur in the early hours of March 3, 2026, for observers in North America. We'll be updating this live blog as the event unfolds.

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The total lunar eclipse 2026 dazzles in incredible photos from around the world

By Anthony Wood Published

From city skylines to remote dark skies, skywatchers worldwide captured the total lunar eclipse 2026 in all its crimson glory.

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A reddish moon is pictured rising above a city. The lower part of its disk is hidden by Earth's shadow during an eclipse.
Totality is over — Feast your eyes on the 1st photos of the blood moon total lunar eclipse 2026

By Anthony Wood Published

Tonight's blood moon was the last that will be seen over North America until New Year's Eve 2028.

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Watch the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse live online tonight with these free livestreams

By Anthony Wood Last updated

It'll be the last blood moon until New Year's Eve 2028. Coverage begins in the early hours of March 3.

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Total lunar eclipse weather forecast: Will US skies be clear for the blood moon?

By Joe Rao Published

Cloud cover outlook for the total lunar eclipse — where the blood moon will be visible.

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7 easy tips for photographing the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse tonight

By Jamie Carter Last updated

Tips for capturing the total lunar eclipse in the early hours of March 3, 2026, from knowing what to expect and finding clear skies to using mirrorless cameras and smartphones

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A total lunar eclipse will turn the full moon blood red for over 3 billion people tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

Tonight's blood moon will be the last until New Year's Eve 2028-2029. So catch it if you can!

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