The Blood Moon
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The Blood Moon refers to a specific type of lunar event known as a total lunar eclipse , during which the Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon. This alignment causes the Earth’s shadow to fall upon the moon, but rather than disappearing into darkness, the moon takes on a deep red or copper hue. This phenomenon occurs because sunlight bends through the Earth's atmosphere, filtering out blue light and allowing the red and orange wavelengths to reach the moon. While the term Blood Moon has also been used in some modern interpretations to describe the fourth in a series of four consecutive total lunar eclipses (known as a lunar tetrad), it is most commonly associated with the reddish color that defines the eclipse. Beyond the striking visual effect, the Blood Moon carries profound spiritual, psychological, and energetic significance . It is a powerful celestial event that marks transformation, upheaval, revelation, and emotional intensity. In many spiritual traditions an...