Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Blue Banded Blood Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 25, 2025 is “A Blue Banded Blood Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Zixiong Jin). The original explanation runs about 203 words.

A developing total lunar eclipse is shown in three frames. At the top part of the uneclipsed Moon is visible with a distinctive blue band separating it from the rest of the reddened Moon. The middle frame shows a mostly reddened Moon with a
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Zixiong Jin Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What causes a blue band to cross the Moon during a lunar eclipse? The blue band is real but usually quite hard to see.”

— APOD editors, March 25, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 25, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Zixiong Jin
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 203 words

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