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Rare 'blood-red' lunar eclipse to light up skies in March – best dates to see display

News RoomBy News RoomMarch 9, 2025
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The moon’s phases vary as it revolves around the earth, creating two key events: a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse. While solar eclipses occur twice a year, lunar eclipses usually happen every two to three years and can even align more frequently, depending on the moon’s orbital period. However, the majority of times, the moon stays hidden for 4 days before reappearing, making it difficult to detect at times.

Lunar eclipses occur when the earth, moon, and sun form a triangle, with the moon behind the earth. This event aligns with the moon’s orbital period of 27.3 days, causing the full moon,new moon, and Half-moon to align with the sun. Understanding this cycle is crucial for astronomers and those interested in celestial phenomena, as it helps track the moon’s movements and predict its appearance.

Over three to six years, the moon orbits the earth, and this pattern allows for Gregorian lunar eclipses to occur roughly every two to three years. The moon’s phases and orbital movement place the earth-moon sun system in a stable position, enabling close alignments and consistent eclipses. However, because the moon’s orbit takes progressively longer to cycle through each phase, sometimes the moon’s location shifts due to gravitational interactions, resulting in unique eclipse patterns.

These events are significant for astronomers and enthusiasts of astronomy, as they provide insight into the moon’s peculiar orbital period of 27.3 days. By studying eclipses, scientists can model the moon’s motion and predict its appearance more accurately. Additionally, human interest in lunar eclipses extends beyond professional astronomy, as people experience the visual beauty of theMilky Way and are entertained by the spectacle, adding a sense of wonder to space science.

The occurrence of eclipses follows a specific cycle: a solar eclipse happens once every 3-5 years, while lunar eclipses happen roughly every two to three years. This cycle is a result of the moon’s orbital period and the timing of other celestial events. Understanding this cycle is essential for predicting when eclipses will occur and for tracking the moon’s movements across the sky.

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