“Blood Moon” is a descriptive phrase for a total lunar eclipse that takes place during the full moon. The reddish color is a result of the scattering of sunlight through the earth’s atmosphere, similar to what happens during sunsets that appear red.
It is said the ancient Incans and Mesopotamians believed a blood moon was an omen portending the king’s death or overthrow; some Native American tribes viewed it as a sign that the moon needed care; while Islamic cultures regard the phenomenon as a time for special prayers.
A total lunar eclipse occurred at the Moon’s descending node of orbit on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with an umbral magnitude of 1.1507. It was also the 4th day of the most recent Israel/USA war with Iran.
