During the eclipse, the Earth passed between the sun and moon, blocking light from hitting the lunar surface, making the moon darker than usual. The moon turned a red hue, becoming a “blood moon,” due to the sunlight passing through Earth’s atmosphere before reaching its surface.

Skywatchers worldwide witnessed the breathtaking full Worm Moon turn reddish during a total lunar eclipse. This occurs when Earth blocks sunlight, refracting red wavelengths onto the moon. The next such event is on September 7–8,