You can see a blood moon lunar eclipse in August. Here’s when, how to see it at maximum

(NEXSTAR) – A lunar eclipse will be visible across the entire United States at the end of August, when the full moon will pass through Earth’s shadow, turning it a spooky shade of red.

Unlike the spectacular solar eclipse that was just recently visible in Europe, this one will be safe to view with the naked eye — no special glasses needed.

A lunar eclipse happens when the moon orbits through Earth’s shadow. This month, the eclipse coincides with a full moon, giving us the best view of the shadow moving across the moon.

When this happens, you won’t see the moon disappear from the sky. Instead, it will take on a “rusty, coppery tint,” according to NASA. The color is what gives this August lunar eclipse its “blood moon” nickname.

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