Gear up, stargazers! This Sunday night promises a celestial spectacle with a beautiful "Blood Moon" gracing the sky during a total lunar eclipse. If you’re in Asia or parts of Europe and Africa, this is your chance to witness a breathtaking transformation of our lunar companion.

When the Sun, Earth, and Moon perfectly align, Earth's shadow envelops the Moon, enveloping it in a mesmerizing deep red hue that has captivated onlookers for centuries.

Those in countries like India and China will have the best views of this majestic eclipse, with parts of eastern Africa and western Australia also in prime viewing territory. Mark your calendars: the total lunar eclipse will occur from 17:30 to 18:52 GMT.

Stargazers in Europe and Africa will catch a glimpse of a partial eclipse as the Moon rises in the early evening. Sadly, folks in the Americas will miss this celestial event.

So why does the Moon take on this bloody appearance during a lunar eclipse? According to Ryan Milligan, an astrophysicist at Queen's University Belfast, it’s all about the light. The Earth’s atmosphere scatters shorter blue wavelengths, leaving behind the longer red wavelengths that wash over the Moon, giving it that iconic color.

Unlike solar eclipses, which require special glasses for safe viewing, all you need to soak in a lunar eclipse is a clear sky and a cozy spot with a view.

This total lunar eclipse marks the latest edition in a series of cosmic events; the last one occurred in March, following another in 2022. But this Sunday’s spectacle is just a warm-up. Milligan, an avid eclipse chaser, hints at an even bigger event coming up next year!

Mark August 12, 2026, on your calendar—a rare total solar eclipse will sweep across parts of Europe! The totality will be visible in a narrow band from Madrid to Barcelona, but don’t worry if you're located elsewhere in Europe, as you’ll still enjoy a partial eclipse.

This will be the first total solar eclipse visible in mainland Europe since 2006, following a huge one that traveled over North America in April 2024.

Get ready for an enchanting evening under the stars this Sunday—don’t miss the chance to witness the celestial wonders!