Blood Moon Eclipse: Last Chance for 3 Years

0:00It's March 3rd in Sydney, let's get into the news. A rare total lunar eclipse, known as a blood moon, is lighting up the night sky, tonight across North America, Australia, and New Zealand. On March 3rd, the full moon will turn a deep, coppery red as it passes through earth shadow. This is the last chance to see one for nearly three years. The effect comes from sunlight bending through our atmosphere, just like colors at sunset, painting the moon in shades of red and orange. North say it's a simple line up of sun, earth, and moon that creates this stunning show. Viewing times vary by location. In Australia, it kicks off as early as 7.04 pm in Perth and up to 10.04 pm in Sydney. New Zealand hits peak around midnight, visible nationwide, North Americans catch it in early morning, like 3.44 am in Detroit. For the best experience, find a dark spot away from city lights and give your eyes 10-15 minutes to adjust. Jupiter will shine nearby, adding to the spectacle.

1:00The next total eclipse comes on New Year's Eve, 2028, seen widely except in the Americas. While ancient cultures saw omens and blood moons, today it's a reminder of our place in the dynamic solar system. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones, bill for comfort and sound.