Timelapse shows Blood Moon rising around the world
Timelapse shows Blood Moon rising around the world
s the Moon passes through the Earth’s shadow, it will take on a deep red hue, creating a striking “Blood Moon”.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, describing the phenomenon of a "Blood Moon" during a lunar eclipse. The sources confirm the visual characteristics and the term used. There is no apparent bias in the reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: As the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, it will take on a deep red hue, creating a striking "Blood Moon".
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that during a lunar eclipse, the moon can appear as a "blood moon” - a red disc in the night sky.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms that during a lunar eclipse, the moon can turn orange.
- Verification Source #4: Refers to a total lunar eclipse as a "blood moon".
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: "blood moon” - a red disc in the night sky.
- Source 4: Total lunar eclipse puts on show: See photos of rare blood moon