🔥 Trending Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse: What You Need to Know

The next total lunar eclipse, often referred to as a "Blood Moon," is scheduled for Sunday, December 31, 2028 ².

While a total lunar eclipse is when the Moon passes entirely into Earth's umbra (the darkest part of its shadow), the term "Blood Moon" specifically describes the reddish hue the Moon takes on during this event. This happens because Earth's atmosphere scatters blue light, allowing only red and orange wavelengths to reach and illuminate the Moon ².

It's important to note that there will be a significant partial lunar eclipse that will appear very similar to a total eclipse much sooner. A 96% "Blood Moon" partial lunar eclipse is expected to occur on August 27-28, 2026 ¹. Although it falls just short of being a total eclipse, a large portion of the Moon will still exhibit the characteristic reddish color ¹.