North Texas residents are in for a celestial treat Thursday night as a total lunar eclipse, also known as a "blood moon," will be visible in the night sky.
The eclipse will begin late Thursday night and continue into the early hours of Friday morning, with the maximum eclipse occurring at 1:58 a.m.
During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth is positioned directly between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon's surface and causing it to appear red.
This phenomenon occurs because sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere filters out shorter-wavelength blue light, leaving reds and oranges to illuminate the moon.
The eclipse will be visible across North America, with the best viewing times in Texas between 1:26 a.m. and 2:31 a.m.
Residents are encouraged to find a dark location away from light pollution to fully enjoy the spectacle.
Unlike a solar eclipse, no special equipment is needed to view the lunar eclipse, making it accessible to everyone.
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