2 in 1 astronomical phenomenon: Super blood moon will take place on May 26

A blood moon is a total lunar eclipse that turns the moon blood red . On May 26 (Wednesday) this week, a total lunar eclipse will appear in some parts of the world. This total lunar eclipse is the only astronomical phenomenon of the year that makes the moon blood red.

When the Earth is in the middle and blocks all sunlight reaching the Moon, a total lunar eclipse will occur. Because the light hitting the Moon has passed through the Earth's atmosphere, the Moon is blood red.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun. Photo: Study.com.

The blood moon phenomenon will take place in the early morning of May 26 in the Americas, East Asia and Australia. Astronomy lovers here can observe this interesting phenomenon if the weather conditions are good.

In Vietnam, the blood moon phenomenon will take place at about 18:11 on May 26, lasting for 15 minutes. People can see the lunar eclipse with the naked eye.

This event is also the "super blood moon" phenomenon of the year, the time when the Moon is closest to us occurs at the same time as the lunar eclipse.

If you cannot observe this interesting astronomical phenomenon directly, you can watch it online on the European Space Agency (ESA) broadcast starting at 4:30 pm on Wednesday (May 26). Hourly Vietnam.

Here, you can not only admire the clear image but also hear the comments of some scientists and astronomical engineers.

A super blood moon is a rare sight in the world and this event will not happen for the next 20 years.