A total lunar eclipse will make the moon appear red across the Western Hemisphere during the "Blood Worm Moon" this week.

Those who glanced up at the sky Thursday night had an opportunity to catch the March 2025 "Blood Moon," a phenomenon that colors the full moon in shades of red, orange and yellow during a total ...

Those who glanced up at the sky Thursday night had an opportunity to catch the March 2025 "Blood Moon," a phenomenon that colors the full moon in shades of red, orange and yellow during a total ...

In contrast, the longer wavelengths, like red and orange, manage to pass through the atmosphere and reach the Moon's surface, tinting it a deep red. The intensity of the red color can vary ...

An orange or red moon outside of a lunar eclipse is often caused by pollution, such as smoke or dust. The moon will appear red during the eclipse, as sunlight is filtered through Earth's atmosphere.