When is the next lunar eclipse? Here's when Ohio will see the next blood moon

With recent fascination over the total solar eclipse and northern lights , we have yet another astronomical phenomenon to look forward to—the lunar eclipse.

So, when will we next see the blood moon during a lunar eclipse? Here's what you need to know.

When is the next lunar eclipse?

Get ready, astronomy geeks. In just a few weeks, the Earth's shadow will partially cover the moon in a partial lunar eclipse.

The next lunar eclipse happens on Sept. 18, 2024, and will be visible in the Americas, Africa, and Europe, according to NASA . It will be a partial lunar eclipse, meaning the earth's shadow will only partly cover the moon.

When is the next blood moon, or total lunar eclipse?

The next blood moon, or total lunar eclipse, is predicted to be on March 14, 2025, per NASA. North and South America, Western Europe, Western Africa and the Pacific will be able to view the blood moon.

How are total lunar eclipses different from partial lunar eclipses?

Partial and total lunar eclipses have important differences that produce the blood moon effect during a total eclipse. There is a third kind of lunar eclipse that is easy to miss.

Total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon sits completely inside the Earth’s shadow, also known as the umbra. When this happens, some of the sun’s light that passes through the Earth’s atmosphere reaches the moon’s surface, giving it a dim brightness.

The colors red and orange have longer wavelengths than blue and violet, which scatter more easily. Because longer wavelengths can pass through the Earth’s atmosphere, it gives the moon a reddish and orangish color. If there are enough clouds and dust, the moon will appear more red.

Partial lunar eclipse

Unlike a total lunar eclipse, a partial lunar eclipse occurs when there’s an imperfect alignment of the sun, Earth, and moon. The moon passes through a part of the Earth’s umbra without being entirely covered by the shadow.

Prenumbral lunar eclipse

This eclipse is very easy to miss. This occurs when the moon passes the Earth’s penumbra, which is the outer part of the Earth’s shadow. The moon will appear slightly dim, with little to no warm color.

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