Moon: Bloody

: The exact shade of crimson can vary based on dust, smoke, or volcanic ash in our atmosphere; more particles typically lead to a deeper, darker red. Cultural & Mythological Significance

: As sunlight passes through Earth's atmosphere, shorter wavelengths (blue and violet) are scattered away by gas molecules. Bloody Moon

: The remaining longer wavelengths (red and orange) are bent, or refracted, around the Earth's edges and projected onto the Moon. : The exact shade of crimson can vary

Throughout history, the Blood Moon's ominous appearance has inspired diverse cultural interpretations: or volcanic ash in our atmosphere

The red color is caused by the same physical process that creates red sunrises and sunsets—.