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Ernie Wright, a science visualizer at NASA, explains why the moon turns red during a lunar eclipse. Wright also explains how the eclipse would look from the moon in this interview with Space.com's Chelsea Gohd.
Lunar eclipses reveal Earth's atmospheric conditions, with colors like red and orange indicating sunlight bending through. Dust, smoke, and volcanic ash scatter light, making the Moon appear dimmer or browner.
A total lunar eclipse will occur overnight March 2–3, 2026. The Moon will appear red during totality — known as a Blood Moon. Viewers on the East Coast will see the eclipse before sunrise. NASA explains that a lunar eclipse happens when Earth passes ...