lunar eclipse

The Good—and Bad—News About Next Week’s Total Lunar Eclipse

An early morning eclipse will sweep across North America on March 3, posing a challenge for skywatchers along the eastern half of the continent.

Space & Spaceflight Passant Rabie Feb 25

How to Watch Thursday’s Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon

On March 13, Earth's shadow will fall across the surface of the Moon, giving it a bloody red hue.

Space & Spaceflight Passant Rabie Mar 12

Don’t Miss Tonight’s Unique Harvest Supermoon Eclipse—Here’s How to Watch

On Tuesday night, a celestial trifecta is set to occur as a partial lunar eclipse coincides with a Harvest Moon, which also happens to be a supermoon.

Space & Spaceflight Adam Kovac Sep 17

See the Best Photos of This Morning’s Lunar Eclipse

Images from Tokyo, Australia, Arizona, South Korea, and more show the Moon moving into Earth's shadow.

Space & Spaceflight Kevin Hurler Nov 8

Image: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Scientific Visualization Studio

How to See Tomorrow Morning’s Total Lunar Eclipse

The eclipse will be visible across much of North and South America and will be the last total lunar eclipse until 2025.

Space & Spaceflight Kevin Hurler Nov 7

Partial Lunar Eclipse on Nov. 19 Will Be Longest for Next 648 Years

The six-hour partial lunar eclipse will become visible to observers in North America during the early hours of Friday, November 19.

Space & Spaceflight George Dvorsky Nov 12

Photo: Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images

The 9 Best Photos of This Morning’s Sunrise Eclipse

The Sun rose as a crescent over many parts of the world on Thursday morning.

Space & Spaceflight Rose Pastore Jun 10

13 Spectacular Pics of the ‘Super Blood Moon’ Eclipse From Around the World

Here are some amazing photos of the Super Blood Moon eclipse, captured in locations around Earth where the eclipse was visible.

Space & Spaceflight Andrew Couts May 26

How to Watch the ‘Super Blood Moon’ Eclipse

On Wednesday, May 26, the Moon will move into Earth’s shadow, resulting in the first total lunar eclipse in nearly two and a half years. Here’s how to see it, regardless of where you live in the world. The first total lunar eclipse since January 21, 2019 should be a good one, as the Moon…

Space & Spaceflight George Dvorsky May 25

‘Super Blood Wolf Moon?’ Now We’re Just Making Shit Up

I will not stand for the normalization of pseudoscience.

Space & Spaceflight Ryan F. Mandelbaum Dec 28

Here’s What Earth’s Shadow Actually Looks Like

The 21st century’s longest lunar eclipse has passed, eclipse doomsday fever has subsided, and all that’s left are the memories and pictures, which you can find everywhere online. But one image really stood out to us—not because of the way the Moon looked, but because of how it made the Earth look. Australian amateur astronomer…

Space & Spaceflight Ryan F. Mandelbaum Aug 1

Mars and Saturn Are Looking Really Good in These New Hubble Pics

Mars is in opposition tonight, meaning it’s about as close and as bright as it’s going to get. To celebrate, Hubble has released new images of the dusty red planet, as well as of Saturn, which was in opposition last month. Opposition means the Sun, Earth, and Mars are lined up (and the Earth is…

Space & Spaceflight Ryan F. Mandelbaum Jul 27

Here’s a Live Feed of the Century’s Longest Lunar Eclipse

The longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century will start today at 3:30 p.m. and last until 5:15 p.m. EST (12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. PST). The moon won’t rise in North America until after the eclipse is over, so no one in North America will be able to see it, except for some folks…

Space & Spaceflight Ryan F. Mandelbaum Jul 27

North America Will Not Be Able to See the Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century, Sorry

The Moon is incredible, and you should look at it. Our view of it is always in flux, but sometimes, the Moon’s visage changes in a particularly dramatic way—like when it sneaks behind the Earth’s shadow and turns red. An especially long lunar eclipse will occur at the end of next month (July 27), which…

Tech News Ryan F. Mandelbaum Jun 26

How to Watch Tonight’s Ultra Rare Eclipse and Comet Flyby

Cancel all your plans immediately: tonight, stargazers will be able to view a penumbral lunar eclipse, a stunning full moon, and a comet flyby. It’ll make for a fantastic Friday night, and it’s totally free! It’s worth noting that lunar eclipses only occur during a full moon, but penumbral lunar eclipses are still pretty special,…

Space & Spaceflight Rae Paoletta Feb 10

The Blood Moon Was Recorded Back in 19th Century Thailand

This past Monday, people from around the world aimed their cameras upwards in hopes of catching a glimpse of the “blood moon” lunar eclipse. But as this 19th century manuscript shows, it’s a phenomenon that’s been chronicled long before the advent of camera phones and telescopic lenses. This Thai manuscript dates back to the time…

Space & Spaceflight George Dvorsky Oct 2

Open Channel: Blood-Red, Supermoon Eclipse Edition

So, tonight is the big #superbloodmooneclipse event that happens only every couple of decades. The next time this event will happen? 2033. Staying up tonight? Share your pictures and thoughts in the comments tonight!

io9 Andrew Liptak Sep 27

The Supermoon Eclipse Is This Weekend and Here’s How to Watch It

Got plans for the weekend? You do now, friend! There’s a Supermoon Eclipse on Sunday night into Monday morning—and we’re all going to watch it. Here’s how, when, and also why to catch the Supermoon Lunar Eclipse. Top image: A lunar eclipse (though not a Supermoon Eclipse, yet…) Bill Ingalls / NASA What’s a Supermoon…

io9 Ria Misra Sep 27

Here’s NASA’s Animated Supermoon Eclipse Primer

If you’re wondering about the mechanics behind why the Moon looks bigger than usual tonight, or what that has to do with a lunar eclipse, this quick NASA animation will explain the basics of tonight’s astronomical event. We call this a “supermoon,” but it’s actually a pretty simple optical illusion. As you can see in…

Space & Spaceflight Kiona Smith-Strickland Sep 27

A Spectacular Look At This Morning’s Total Lunar Eclipse

Photo of the April 4, 2015 early-morning “blood moon” lunar eclipse by Ron Kroetz.

io9 Cheryl Eddy Apr 4

lunar eclipse

The Good—and Bad—News About Next Week’s Total Lunar Eclipse

How to Watch Thursday’s Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon

Don’t Miss Tonight’s Unique Harvest Supermoon Eclipse—Here’s How to Watch

See the Best Photos of This Morning’s Lunar Eclipse

How to See Tomorrow Morning’s Total Lunar Eclipse

Partial Lunar Eclipse on Nov. 19 Will Be Longest for Next 648 Years

The 9 Best Photos of This Morning’s Sunrise Eclipse

13 Spectacular Pics of the ‘Super Blood Moon’ Eclipse From Around the World

How to Watch the ‘Super Blood Moon’ Eclipse

‘Super Blood Wolf Moon?’ Now We’re Just Making Shit Up

Here’s What Earth’s Shadow Actually Looks Like

Mars and Saturn Are Looking Really Good in These New Hubble Pics

Here’s a Live Feed of the Century’s Longest Lunar Eclipse

North America Will Not Be Able to See the Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century, Sorry

How to Watch Tonight’s Ultra Rare Eclipse and Comet Flyby

The Blood Moon Was Recorded Back in 19th Century Thailand

Open Channel: Blood-Red, Supermoon Eclipse Edition

The Supermoon Eclipse Is This Weekend and Here’s How to Watch It

Here’s NASA’s Animated Supermoon Eclipse Primer

A Spectacular Look At This Morning’s Total Lunar Eclipse

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