Beaver Blood Moon

BEAVER BLOOD MOON

Why in the News?

‘Beaver Blood Moon’ is all set to take over the night skies of East Asia to North America.

Key Points:

About

Beaver Moon

• “Beaver moon,” is a moniker for November’s full moon. 
• When it coincides with a total lunar eclipse, it is widely referred to as a “Beaver blood moon” in the United States.

Why it is called ‘Blood Moon’?

• During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth casts a shadow on the full moon which blocks the reflection of all direct sunlight.
• As a result, the color of the moon gets dim, giving it a reddish hue.