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Total Lunar Eclipse Visible Sunday, September 7th

A total lunar eclipse, causing a "blood moon" effect, will be visible on September 7th, with optimal viewing in China, India, East Africa, and Western Australia; partially visible in Europe at moonrise.

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Agence France-PresseLaboratoire Temps Espace (Lte)Institut De Mécanique Céleste Et De Calcul Des Éphémérides (Imcce)Système De Référence Temps Espace (Syrte)

Ryan Milligan

Why does the moon appear red during a total lunar eclipse?: The moon's reddish hue, often called a "blood moon," is due to the scattering of sunlight through the Earth's atmosphere. Shorter wavelengths of light (blue) are scattered more, leaving longer wavelengths (red) to reach the moon.
What major celestial event is this lunar eclipse a prelude to?: This lunar eclipse precedes a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, which will be fully visible in Spain and Iceland and partially visible in other European countries—the first total solar eclipse in Europe since 2006.
What regions will have the best viewing conditions for the total lunar eclipse on September 7th?: China, India, East Africa, and Western Australia will offer optimal viewing conditions. In Europe, visibility will be limited to the beginning of the evening, during moonrise.

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Bias by Omission

While the article provides a good overview, it omits details about the cultural significance of lunar eclipses in different regions. It also doesn't discuss potential variations in the color of the eclipse depending on atmospheric conditions. However, given the article's length, these omissions are likely due to space constraints rather than intentional bias.

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