After the last sunlight-based overshadowing of the year, here is the last opportunity to partake in the complete lunar shroud of 2022 on Tuesday. People would be able to see the moon turn copper red during the lunar eclipse, also known as Chandra Grahan.
The last time the lunar overshadowing was noticeable in India was on 19 November 2021. That was a partial lunar eclipse at the time. If they don’t get to see the lunar eclipse, they won’t be able to see a partial eclipse until October 28, 2023.
The Moon’s surface reflects sunlight, so it does not have any light of its own. Earth moves between the Sun and Moon during a total lunar eclipse, cutting off the Moon’s light supply. Instead of becoming completely dark, the Moon’s surface takes on a reddish hue when this occurs.
In recent years, many people have referred to total lunar eclipses as “Blood Moons” due to the red color of the Moon when it is completely covered.
Rayleigh scattering is the process by which totality causes the Moon to take on a reddish hue. The same mechanism is at the heart of the vibrant sunrises and sunsets as well as the blue sky.
Colorful Sunlight Although sunlight appears white to the naked eye, it actually consists of a variety of colors. These hues can be seen in a rainbow or through a prism. In comparison to colors in the violet region of the spectrum, which have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies, those in the red region of the spectrum have longer wavelengths and lower frequencies.
During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon may appear in different shades of red, orange, or gold, depending on the atmosphere of Earth at the time. The shade of red can be affected by the amount of dust, water droplets, clouds, and mist. Volcanic debris and residue in the environment can likewise prompt the Moon to turn dim during an obscuration.
According to NASA, approximately once every half-year. However, the duration varies. This year’s second blood moon will occur on Tuesday, following one in the middle of May. March 14, 2025, is not expected to see the next one.
