Super Blood Wolf Moon 2019: Share these 5 facts with kids

2. Why is the Moon red in colour?

A total lunar eclipse takes place when the Earth comes in between the Sun and the Moon, such that they are aligned to form a line. Sometimes, a total lunar eclipse is called Blood Moon, as it looks red in colour. The light of the Sun filters through the atmosphere of the Earth, and gets scattered and absorbed. Only red and orange light get through, giving the Moon its characteristic red colour during the total phase of the eclipse, explains astronomer Rishabh Jain.

3. When was the longest total lunar eclipse?

The century’s longest total lunar eclipse took place last year on July 27-28, 2018, and lasted approximately one hour and 43 minutes.

4. How often can you see a total lunar eclipse?

As per timeanddate.com, a total lunar eclipse can be seen every 2.5 years from a given location.

5. When will the next total lunar eclipse occur?

According to NASA, the next total lunar eclipse is likely to take place in May 2021.