Near-Total Lunar Eclipse to Paint Skies Red Over Americas

Millions across North and South America will have the chance to witness a spectacular near-total lunar eclipse on Thursday night. The celestial event occurs when Earth positions itself directly between the sun and the moon, casting its shadow upon the lunar surface.

During the peak of the eclipse, an impressive 96% of the moon will be obscured by Earth's shadow. This significant coverage is expected to create a dramatic visual effect, with the moon potentially taking on a reddish hue, often called a 'blood moon,' due to sunlight scattering through Earth's atmosphere.