blood moon

[bluhd moon]

noun

1. a total lunar eclipse, during which a small amount of the sun’s light is refracted through the earth’s atmosphere, causing the blue wavelengths to scatter and allowing more of the red wavelengths to reach the moon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blood moon¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

This week Prince Harry met his father, the King, for the first time in more than a year, Pope Leo canonised the first millennial saint, and large parts of the world were bathed in the glow of a Blood Moon.

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Sky-watchers around the world have been witnessing a striking Blood Moon - a phenomenon that happens when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, taking on a deep red hue.

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As it passes through Earth's shadow, it will take on a deep red hue, creating a striking "Blood Moon".

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It was a Friday night and the beach in Bournemouth was illuminated by a Blood Moon.

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For all I know, it could be the alignment of the planets — I heard they all lined up in some kind of planetary parade back a couple of weeks ago — or could it be the upcoming total lunar eclipse and “blood” moon later this week?

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