The Blood Moon has been called less dramatic names
Like, the Copper or Penny Moon. It's the color, of course. Which happens with every total lunar eclipse. On one of my journeys, I happened to park in a Park in southern New Mexico, near Carlsbad Caverns. In the middle of the night, I woke up, and saw outside my window the moon gone nearly all copper. What a treat to see, and sadly, I could not get any good photos of it. So, what's the big deal with this one? There isn't one. Yes, it's dramatic to see. Yes, it is part of a 'tetrad' which is four... Sign in to see full entry.