Photos: Last night’s lunar eclipse dazzles earthbound viewers
By Allana Barefield Globe Staff,Updated May 16, 2022, 7:59 a.m.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon is positioned in the shadow of the Earth as the sun rotates to the other side of our planet. Last night’s particular sky show is also described as a “super blood moon eclipse” because many viewers, including east coast residents, were able to experience the moon turning a reddish or copper color around 11:30 p.m. Stargazers had plenty of time to take in the phenomenon, as it was the longest lunar eclipse since 1989, according to Space.com.
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