Why is it called the 'Beaver Blood Moon'? We answer some of those questions you have about the total lunar eclipse tonight. 🌙 | via philstarlife
The fourth and final lunar eclipse of the year is set to happen this Tuesday, Nov. 8—and the Philippines is one of the countries getting a special view of the spectacle.
The sun and moon are set to align and produce a total lunar eclipse titled the"Beaver Blood Moon", the last forecasted lunar eclipse the world will see in three years until 2025.Why is it called the"Beaver Blood Moon?" It's best to remember that we experience two types of eclipses: solar and lunar. Solar eclipses are when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, leaving a dark ball with a ring of fire-looking phenomenon in the sky.
On the other hand, lunar eclipses are when the Earth comes between the moon and the sun, which usually leaves a dark reddish shadow on the moon fromThat's where the term"blood moon" comes from. As for the beaver reference, it's because astronomers usually give a nickname to each year's full moon. This eclipse's November full 'Beaver Moon' coincides with the time of the year wherein beavers take shelter for the winter.The eclipse will be visible to other countries in Asia, Australia, North America, parts of Northern and Eastern Europe, and most of South America.
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