If you missed the Blood Moon the other night, never fear.  There are three more chances to see it over the next 18 months.

The Blood Moon occurs when a total lunar eclipse takes place. The moon turns a coppery red as it orbits into the Earth's shadow. The moon's reddish glow is because of shimmers of sunlight seeping through the Earth's atmosphere.

Scientists say that we will have three more chances to the Blood Moon over the next 18 months

In a total lunar eclipse, the full moon turns a coppery red as it passes into Earth's shadow. During the process, the moon's bright glow dims, taking on a red hue because of shimmers of sunlight and sunsets seeping through the Earth's atmosphere.

HERE IS WHEN YOU CAN SEE IT AGAIN:
According to NASA

  • October 18, 2014
  • April 4, 2015
  • September 28, 2015

Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are safe to view with the naked eye and don't require special filters.

Time lapse video of the April 15, 2014 Blood Moon (courtesy of CNN)

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