Watch the moon turn red during a total lunar eclipse tonight

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Skywatchers in Asia including Bangladesh are in for a treat Sunday night as a rare celestial event, a blood moon total lunar eclipse, lights up the sky.

The phenomenon occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon align perfectly in a straight line.

This year’s second total lunar eclipse will be fully visible across Asia—from Saudi Arabia to the Philippines, extending north to the Arctic Ocean and south to Antarctica—as well as in parts of East Africa and western Australia.

Other regions, including Europe, the rest of Africa, and Australia, will see only partial views, while some glimpses will be possible from Brazil’s coast and parts of Alaska.

During the eclipse, Earth’s shadow will cover the full moon, with totality lasting one hour and 22 minutes. The entire event, from the first shadow to the moon’s return to full brightness, will span over five hours.

Earlier this year, a shorter total lunar eclipse in March offered prime viewing for the Americas. This Sunday night’s spectacle, known as a blood moon for its reddish hue, will be visible on the opposite side of the globe.

Two weeks later, the sky will feature a partial solar eclipse observable from New Zealand, parts of Australia, and Antarctica.