Lunar Eclipse 101 | National Geographic

Nicknamed "blood moon," some ancient cultures regarded a total lunar eclipse as an ominous event. Today, this celestial phenomenon generates excitement and wonder. Unlike a solar eclipse, which may require travel to see, total lunar eclipses can often be observed from the entire nighttime-half of the Earth. Learn what causes a lunar eclipse and how it gains its crimson coloring.
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[@NatGeo]

Lunar eclipses occur up to three times a year and can be seen with the naked eye. What new facts did you learn about the lunar eclipse?

[@rlyon1960]

National Geographic when will the next lunar eclipse happen

[@akdec0092]

rlyon1960 Tomorrow...

[@VijayKumar-oq4pq]

Can it be seen from all places of earth

[@rhetta9826]

National Geographic A common mistake - "the Earth"; there is no "the" in front of "Earth". You wouldn't say "the Mars" or "the Saturn". Same with our own planet's name.

[@paperstars2618]

National Geographic it's 150 years

[@beeenyyboo]

she forgot to add that the fire benders lose there bending abilities during an eclipse

[@fea...3549]

She did >:(

[@jesusislordandking6923]

JESUS IS COMING BACK TURN TO HIM he loves you think about this please turn to Jesus he loves you think about this please turn to Jesus he loves you

[@jeromy-wb2wn]

That’s a solar eclipse. Water benders loose their bending during a lunar eclipse :)

[@whysee_channel8345]

'"there," = "their."

[@vigo894]

May God bless you.

[@ggraphicai]

I have seen the red moon twice in my lifetime. I’m very grateful that I was able to see both of these beautiful eclipses

[@mariaaa..x5414]

U can see ur 3rd one tonight

[@juniormorales4762]

Are you still alive?

[@4e22chingyanwong-ed4es]

Your so lucky😢

[@Scorching-roaster]

This is rare? I have seen the red moon 3 times in my lifetime. And i am only 12.

[@RyukoAnimatez]

Lunar Eclipse: Feel free to look directly at me! Solar Eclipse: 👁👄👁

[@therose-goldmoth2120]

YOU CAN LOOK AT THE LUNAR ECLIPES!?

[@onedollasnake]

@@therose-goldmoth2120 Yeah just not solar eclipses there one in 9 days total lunar eclipse

[@awaismohammedkhan5214]

@@jesusislordandking6923 ☝🏻There is No God But ALLAAH and Prophet JESUS (P.B.U.H) is his (ALLAAH) MESSENGER And Prophet MUHAMMAD ( S.A.W.W) is his (ALLAAH) LAST AND FINAL MESSENGER

[@awaismohammedkhan5214]

@@jesusislordandking6923 INDEED, ISLAM IS RIGHT AND IS THE RIGHT WAY TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH PARADISE

[@awaismohammedkhan5214]

@@jesusislordandking6923 COME BACK TO ALLAH INDEED HE (ALLAAH) IS ONE AND ONLY, REPENT TO ALLAH COME BACK TO HIM (ALLAAH)

[@itsaaronlolz]

Thanks for narrating this so I can focus on the pictures.

[@NatGeo]

We're very happy to hear the narration added to your viewing experience, Aaron!

[@aesthetic2317]

+National Geographic hello! I was waiting the blood moon today in jan. 31 2018!! Well it's crescent one is also normal but 9;45 the blood moon is here!! THANKS!!!!!

[@cassiegaming6315]

Aaron Bear if

[@gibranin210]

LOL

[@Inkdbrz]

I love this narrator

[@thegriffengirl]

1:03 I like how they had to ad "NOT TO SCALE" at the bottom 😂

[@rellocountry6741]

Thegriffingirl- Grace lol

[@AviChetriArtwork]

@itsasin1969 Exactly, the stupidity of some adults cannot be overstated.

[@eliramirez3798]

@itsasin1969 And you are the kind of idiot that uses this as evidence for a globe earth.

[@eliramirez3798]

@@AviChetriArtwork like yours, for example

[@eliramirez3798]

@itsasin1969 Your comment implies that I'm a flat earther. But you haven't even took the time to ask what I believe. Im not a flat earther.

[@darthfb]

Flat earthers are tripping over themselves trying to tie this into a NASA conspiracy

[@moshiacsun6573]

Farth did you see what they showed us a bunch of computer graphics animated cartoons. Look how many are real actual shots?

[@moshiacsun6573]

@Bous Potgieter , ill be quiet, because you called me Moshiac Sun. 🌞

[@nfoenneel1748]

@@jerrytoonsz665 lol so the shadow of the earth makes a red moon pfft why the heck would the red wave length pass while the rest of the spectrum won't. They did not even explain that in detail.

[@nfoenneel1748]

@@jerrytoonsz665 that's bs no scientific reason why red spectrum appears but not blue lol

[@advancedbeing5407]

I got replied to by an angry flat earther and he said "The earth is flat because why can you see the sun during a lunar eclipse" lol

[@WildPhotoShooter]

Its marvellous how half of the world can see this all at the same time, UK. USA, France, Russia Asia, India,....and also seen from Australia, South Africa , South America ( but of course it is seen inverted from the southern hemisphere) Proof that earth is not flat and the moon is 238,000 miles away.

[@tono4384]

School send me KZbin homework But there memes in the comment

[@sandy42069]

Bruh same

[@tailsthefox77]

Imagine going school haha.

[@tono4384]

Lol

[@ihrttimotheechalamet2951]

*teachers sending it to me to watch but me falling asleep just listening to the violin music*

[@muthurajukm2369]

Yes

[@AzlianaLyana]

We're seeing this tonight in 4hrs 50mins. Can't wait for this amazing moment. Thanks National Geographic for sharing this info.

[@higuys5462]

Are u from philippines

[@aesthetic2317]

+The Chosen One I agree I'm in the Phillipines too! Welcome!! To the Pilipinas!!

[@njourmty-bs510]

Today, a penumbral eclipse will occur. Can't wait to witness it!

[@onedollasnake]

@@njourmty-bs510 I saw the November one lol I stayed up till 4am to see it

[@polyaro2504]

Bro I saw a blood red moon while I was on a trip in the us and I didn’t even plan to see it

[@VijayKumar-oq4pq]

I didn't seen such type of clear explanation in any video in KZbin Thank you NGC

[@metalspider7735]

Vijay Kumar would you please fix your grammer

[@eliramirez3798]

Not to clear to me. It doesn't make sense.

[@prashantraj4174]

@@metalspider7735 would you please fix your spell of grammar?

[@justaguy4656]

​@@eliramirez3798 cuz you're a dummy.

[@alfredyu]

I wish my high school teachers were as good as this narrator at explaining things. I would’ve so well.

[@anwayeemallick2681]

Awesome animation, narration and facts. These are what make Nat Geo my all time favorite..

[@geetugupta7244]

Who is viewing this video today,16.7.19 😁😁

[@ajam494]

yes. from Christchurch NZ ill be having my breakfast outside this morning.

[@irumjavedhoney7404]

Me

[@patrickbateman7665]

mE

[@environment-gamer9314]

Me

[@th0tt501]

Lol hey

[@radhakrishnasistalla6694]

wonderful event, unforgettable experience.

[@rowejames5669]

Hey , I’m in turkey 🇹🇷 and there’s a total lunar eclipse RIGHT NOW ITS BEAUTIFUL 🤭

[@luuskiiii]

Nobody asked

[@fogggggoooo8194]

@@luuskiiii Nobody asked you to be rude either.

[@patriciabush5095]

Cool

[@whateverlulz9215]

*I want my science teacher to be like this*

[@gellieatuan8411]

Why

[@qwertyuiop-un2cp]

😅

[@zofiaadelechua3730]

Yes

[@helloyouraphmaumeemeowhasa9230]

@@gellieatuan8411 /r wooosh

[@kavithamitta123]

The way you speak... Makes me to hear... That I forget my time

[@jo6ah]

Naruto Fans: *Allow us to introduce ourselves*

[@kasaila]

tsukuyomi lol

[@muqsit81]

Cringe

[@GammaJyx]

Dont forget those who played Breath of the Wild

[@lere1201]

Stop.

[@hugeshalaw]

@@muqsit81 too bold of words son of a cat

[@THEMIMIK]

I really want to witness a Total Lunar Eclipse one day! The whole moon turning blood red/dark orange like in the freaking Third Impact looks so unreal to me

[@Raegrae13]

Blue Moon Super Moon Blood Moon will happen tonight :)

[@lathasivakumar1571]

Yes it is happening now I mean It is now blood moon 🌙

[@FBI_No.69420]

+latha Sivakumar it's full moon now

[@lathasivakumar1571]

ThunderVolt10 yeah

[@larsvassenjansen1651]

Listened to an astronomer on the local news and they actually say it's a Super Blue Blood Moon :O Wow, that's a pretty impressive name.

[@influentialtopic5487]

Couldnt be seen in sydneh 😣😣😣

[@therobloxepicface4706]

Moon: Ugh I really hate this color I want red Sun: fine here you go *sun refracted red light to the moon* Moon: thank you sir

[@tramarthomas6105]

Thank you sir

[@tramarthomas6105]

You made me laugh

[@MaverickMusings]

Quite an interesting and informative video. Got to know about various lunar eclipses in no time. Thank you NGC!

[@LeiraHdezP]

The 15 of may was my birthdate. Having an eclipse on that day was like a special gift to me

[@Mor2gain_760]

I saw that one!

[@AdimarJrNava]

Can't wait to see this :)

[@samanthafox3124]

I'm watching this video as I wake up in the afternoon, after having been up all night enjoying last night's partial ( but almost total) lunar eclipse of November 19th of 2021 😄

[@lunatheumbreon3916]

Yeeeeeees I did the Same thing and my dad woke me up at 4 in the morning

[@trevorperry6588]

This is awesome!!!

[@NatGeo]

Yes, and you have a chance to see the lunar eclipse up to three times a year!

[@luhvbott]

Comment the time you are watching this and from where. Here is an example: I am watching this at 5:33PM in California :)

[@meaganneff5434]

iEv_eYT is it red?

[@gisellemartinez8751]

California 5:54

[@loobee6107]

Malaysia 3.14pm

[@pavanahegde456]

India, 3:18pm

[@rosalinosilva9836]

Meagan Neff 5:43 AM southern California

[@fnafgiz4316]

I've never seen one before until now....Its so Beautiful!

[@basuhullar6352]

FNAF Giz

[@ChrisZoomER]

There's actually a 4th type of lunar eclipse called a "central eclipse." A central eclipse is a type of total eclipse where not only does the moon go completely behind Earth's umbra but it passes through the center of Earth's umbra. Since the Earth's umbra is still about three times the diameter of the moon by the time it reaches the moon, the moon can go completely behind the Earth's umbra and easily miss the center. For this reason, central lunar eclipses are extremely rare as the vast majority of total lunar eclipses are non-central.

[@keighlysoda]

I woke up last night and I looked out the window and the moon was very bright and a little bit bigger. Not as spectacular as I had hoped but still very cool!

[@Xhosafelebsskits]

I learnt alot I am watching the lunar eclipse right now it's a beautiful experience the time is 20:30 here in South Africa in Cape Town I thought there was something wrong so I decided to search more about the red moon

[@TheCottonTop]

Very cool! Thank you. I didn’t realize there were different types of lunar eclipses

[@4e22chingyanwong-ed4es]

Me too

[@wallyisover]

Simplesmente incrivel

[@MondkeksLP]

Just researched this after seeing the most beautiful dark red Moon tonight. Really awesome to see one😍

[@iiTzKaran_YT]

I came before the lunar eclipse of January 2020 .. I was just curious about this whole stuff .. Now I know everything .. Thank you !!

[@luckytaco4344]

I swear I saw this and I didn’t even notice I was just like “hey blood moon cool” I feel dumb

[@JudyAbbott494]

You're lucky tho 😂

[@Milky-gr7hz]

@Bibbles yeah there was wildfire smoke blanketing the sky in my area a few years ago and it looks like a low budget lunar eclipse

[@uwu-pz3fc]

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow. This can occur only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are exactly or very closely aligned with Earth between the other two, and only on the night of a full moon.

[@stephaniegormley9982]

I like the lunar ones better. They're more often, last longer and can be looked directly at.

[@cm6164]

Amazing we are able to see such celestial occurrences like eclipses so regularly. No way that is just chance. I once heard there is a greater likelihood that a box of toothpicks dropped from a seven-story building will form a perfect road map of London than our planet, moon, and sun being in such order to allow for complex, intelligent life and beauty to flourish as it does.

[@louie06castro]

When I was playing at night with my friends I saw the moon it was large and the back of the moon is yellow when we go somewhere I go outside I look at the moon it was red I thought it was the mars crashing to earth

[@serendipityenthusiast7272]

the red moon is right in front of me 🌒 it's so beautiful 😍 what a view

[@SharmishthaBasu]

Thanks for the extremely informative video.

[@beebeesfuntasticadventures6110]

Amazing, and beautiful, thanks for sharing.

[@IndrajaSalunkhe]

Saw this one yesterday!! What a scene!! Lovely.

[@NatGeo]

Wasn't the lunar eclipse so fascinating to see in-person? We're glad you got a glimpse of this lunar eclipse yesterday, Indraja!

[@IndrajaSalunkhe]

National Geographic yes... :)

[@illcomics]

Thats awesome I saw it this moning at 5:30 I woke up so early

[@larcberger1559]

the mills girls ! Same

[@icyjustlivin5043]

the mills girls ! At what time??

[@onedollasnake]

im waking up at 4:30 in may for one

[@Thoth608]

i was doing the math behind this , i did not fully get the physics sense of it this video is a excellent illustration of the situation , thanks

[@MarsorryIckuatuna]

Oh yeah - that's what we saw last night - amazing view of the total Lunar Eclipse...

[@ms.maxinelinton5111]

This video is awesome! It is the best video about the moons cycle on here right now. Because this whole thing can get complicated word wise ya know, and people have been kinda thinking that the Super, Blood, Full Moon Eclipse all at once. I did lol but I get it now! Thank you!

[@tinabergevin2318]

How amazing is our Creator !

[@hjordistorfa]

Thank you kindly for Sharing and Careing National Geographic I'm truely greatful for all your educational information 💕👋😊💕💖

[@slime_creeper439]

It ended but I had the chance to see it. Now my plan is to see a total solar eclipse.

[@analiliaavila12]

WOOHOO ITS TOMMOROW

[@rachelpresley4962]

i really wanna see lunar trifecta!

[@SpottedPredator]

kid tuber DJ for me it today

[@siyaciaraamandaperez]

kid tuber DJ I just took a pic of the moon but im waiting for the eclipse 👍🏻is 3:20am I’m waiting for 5am -7am 😐😏😯

[@beedonabil1468]

WOOHOO I MISSED IT

[@Kawaii_puppy]

kid tuber DJ wow

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Oops...I missed it! I'll have to wait another 135 years now!

[@cocobooo7576]

Mike O'Brien I thought its 150 yrs.

[@cocobooo7576]

I mean I Thought The Next Super Blue Blood Moon Will Occur In the next 150 yrs

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

oh yeah, I think you're right!

[@JaydenFlores]

Nope there is another super blue blood moon in the 2030's

[@theredstonehive]

yeah, 2037 I think

[@squeakykean]

I needed this info for a science project thank you!!

[@anupampandey7364]

Keep it up Nat Geo... that's why this channel is my favourite 🙏

[@bertharubio5893]

I missed it

[@ieatcoochiebut7095]

Me too

[@XenoTronusWeePoo850]

It happened?

[@nadirbaitsaleem7270]

This was really well-done, thank you!

[@traphammer7445]

Awesome!! great explanation of how this works

[@tjslmnop]

Just saw a Lunar Eclipse here in Hong Kong. It is 2019 December 14 8pm

[@hellofriendabc]

Thank you for this video this actually helped me with my homework 😊

[@advgamingdml1992]

For me too 😅

[@spinebroken]

parents: am need to name my kid something some kid outside: umbra everbody: good name

[@alio1]

I always see orange ball but you say a red. Thanks for that information I love it

[@JQ-zu4iv]

Does someone have a good, practical demonstration of how I can physically demonstrate penumbral and umbral shadows to show my students in a classroom setting? Thanks in advance!

[@farfymcdoogle3461]

I fear I will turn in to a werewolf during the peak,

[@DBT1007]

Farfy McDoogle i will be the seer then

[@rosalinosilva9836]

I fear I'll get bit by a vampire then turn in to one

[@fid.firdhaus]

Its so weird,that I heard wolf bark when The Moon was Red,but just for few seconds...or so,is it a dog or wolf....or???

[@FBI_No.69420]

U must have ebola

[@memekodd]

Farfy McDoogle I didn't. But it was by dawns first light that an amazing eclipse was witnessed.

[@lynchcabajar309]

Flat earther can't explain this😂

[@simranjeetsinghkhalsa9796]

Exactly

[@adamprekwas2180]

The moon is flat too

[@mddinar7681]

Bruh 😂😂😂 it's all set ups of nasa 🗿

[@andrew.nicholson]

Oh, but I’m sure they’ll try

[@AgustinD1000]

The moon is fake, didn't you guys hear? Its actually made of cheese!!

[@polyaro2504]

I have seen a lot of them before, they are very common, I remember last time I saw one was like 2 years ago the moon was like blood red

[@tricksume7288]

very helpful for my astrology ( eclipse assessment ) thank NG .

[@littlekellyminecraft3422]

Who’s here for school ----->

[@Tristanyy.]

Sadly me..

[@perpendicular355]

I am here after school. Because my teacher was not able to explain my questions

[@ABC123colorToysForKids]

who is going to stay up and watch this? 3 am to 4 am right?

[@icyjustlivin5043]

Not 3AM !!!!! *Dead*

[@barbarahammer9037]

thank you . the show was good. we had 4 blood moons in 2 years 2018 2019 jan.20 2019 do you think we are living in of the time??yes or no.

[@miriamdenegre5802]

I had a very weird experience during the las moments of the blood moon, the moon was just above me and i rotate my head to the left and all directions and the shadow of hearth followed every time my point of view, like a proyection... i resesearched about the holographic point of view and fits my experience

[@AXDarkDragon120]

Who’s ready this Friday??

[@aliadania1901]

I miss it😭it’s okay,i will wait until 21 january 2019

[@TheLedgerDomain]

Came here because of the eclipse today

[@JiTiAr35]

I should've watched this before I saw today's lunar eclipse. Now I understand. Great explanation.

[@dreendreen1137]

I witnessed this last night,it was beautiful

[@mrmister1657]

Lunar eclipses don’t get enough recognition

[@jaemin5331]

i often see lunar eclipse when I have to go pee in the middle of the night. It will shine right through my window lol

[@SanjanaRanasingha]

Mmmh can I come

[@ifriendly17]

I've just witnessed super blue moon, and blood moon on my head right now as I'm watching this video. feelsblessedman

[@bobelliottjr5382]

Wow I'm in Albany NH it's really cold and clear looks incredible

[@dirfdirf4516]

If we were on the moon during the lunar eclipse it would be a solar eclipse

[@shiro_3611]

Gamers be like Lunar eclipse: no Blood moon: yes

[@AngelicZelda444]

THE BLOOD MOON RISES ONCE AGAIN

[@gauravmallya2075]

It was amazing to watch this morning.

[@tanaykrisna5942]

Thanks fr this channel because i will see the video and explain in my class i learnd many things from this channel so thanks

[@fingernailclipper2152]

Hope it doesn’t rain tonight...

[@siyaciaraamandaperez]

Fingernail Clipper here is really like 40s

[@SR-hn8vd]

July 4th I cant wait to see it😁

[@geoffbrown2832]

Reasonable attempt in astronomy, but a lot missing still. The realest aspect of all is the sweet sound of the narrator.

[@narendrasinghkushwaha2883]

VERY NICELY NARRATED AND FANTASTIC ANIMATION MAKE MY LEARLING EFFICIENT , ALSO HELPED ME FOR MY EXAMINATION THANKS TO NATGEO! :)

[@geetugupta7244]

Today is lunar eclipse hit a like on both comments if u r viewing this video today

[@geetugupta7244]

Pls don't, miss viewing it

[@rohitvamsi45]

@@geetugupta7244 what's the time?

[@patrickbateman7665]

@@rohitvamsi45 1:30

[@buranopeach5245]

Yes trying to explain it to my mum she is scared!

[@rohitvamsi45]

@@buranopeach5245 it's visible right now, like almost more than half moon got covered already.

[@rellocountry6741]

Why some people called it Blood moon🌕?

[@mercsxx5307]

Marquis BEATZ because it is a super blue blood moon

[@rellocountry6741]

EliteScopes IOS blue?😕

[@rellocountry6741]

Lycan Whipstitch oh ?

[@cookiesftw4292]

EliteScopes IOS I

[@rudi-gs2pd]

From some part of world it appears red so called blood moon and some part it appears blue so blue moon

[@kryllecassandralaoagan1838]

I only found out there was a lunar eclipse when I first winessed it with my own two eyes. Thanks for clarifying it

[@Enjoy_this_lifee]

ive seen a total lunar eclipse. people might not think its a huge deal but they are very pretty and insteresting to look at directly. ill always keep the picture in my phone.

[@maorlawcohen7653]

Scientists: Lunar Eclipse Breath Of The Wild players: BLOOD MOON!

[@catburger8451]

*Terraria players

[@rozsailo6115]

See now. . Bloody moon👀

[@sachinsreekumar6795]

You know in flat earthers website, they say that a "Shadow object" revolves around the sun causing the lunar eclipse. It can't be seen by humans otherwise :)

[@koysensei4424]

i saw the lunar eclipse yesterday and its my first time seeing it... im from tje Philippines btw

[@marvellousmuyala5415]

Last night in Modimolle,South Africa we had a total lunar eclipse

[@amritaparida3992]

Okay so basically, Lunar Eclipse: Earth comes b/w Sun & Moon Solar Eclipse: Moon comes b/w Sun & Earth

[@Demon115.]

Waiting for those flat earth comments trying to say this is all false and throwing in there own dumb theory that makes no sense

[@insideinfotainment]

The reality explained very well thankyou +National geographic that what i want

[@thewatch-acappellaquartet1294]

I’ve seen these. Sooooo much. But there is an eclipse that almost cost me my sight. I looked at a certain type of eclipse and it hurt my eyes.