“Blood Moon” takes place when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align in such a way that Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon, giving it a distinct reddish tint.
A full moon occurs when the side of the Moon facing Earth is fully illuminated by sunlight. While this happens roughly once a month, not all full moons are the same. Due to varying orbital positions and cultural interpretations, several special types of full moons are recognized:
A supermoon refers to a full moon that occurs when the Moon is at its closest point (perigee) to Earth in its elliptical orbit. It appears larger and brighter in the night sky, although the change in size may not be easily perceptible to the naked eye.
Despite its name, a blue moon is not blue in color. It refers to a rare occurrence and is defined in two ways:
The Harvest Moon is the full moon that occurs closest to the start of autumn(around September).
The Moon’s changing appearance is not due to physical changes in the Moon itself. Variations in color, size, or brightness are primarily due to:
Rayleigh Scattering and its Role in Formation of Blood Moon
Rayleigh Scattering
Role of Rayleigh Scattering in a Blood Moon
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