The Blood Moon

melinda010100 in Ecency • 6 days ago

My son and his wife are on holiday in Zihuatanejo, Mexico to escape this dreary time of year in Chicago. They are enjoying the small town vibe, great food and the fact that taxis only cost $4.

They got these great photos of the moon while they waited for it to turn red and they wanted me to share them here.

What exactly causes a "Blood Moon"?
A "Blood Moon" happens during a total lunar eclipse, when the sun, Earth and the moon align in that order. Long wavelengths of sunlight are refracted through Earth's atmosphere before reaching the moon, which reflects them in reddish hues that may resemble the color of blood

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I have a video I wanted to share here as well, but I can't get it to encode. I'll save it for later!

#moon #mexico #bloodmoon #photography #archon #pob #pimp #cent #waiv

6 days ago in Ecency by melinda010100

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riyat 6 days ago

Wow, what a beautiful and rare sight, the color changing to red is truly a rare phenomenon, truly extraordinary, have a nice day Mom 🙏♥️

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melinda010100 6 days ago

It is rare, but there will be another in March 2026. I don't know what parts of the world will be able to view it

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riyat 6 days ago

I wish I could see this phenomenon, it's so beautiful.

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alfazmalek02 6 days ago

Hey @melinda010100

Your blood moon photos are absolutely stunning! 🌕🔴 Capturing such a celestial event with such clarity is truly impressive. If this had been seen in India, so many superstitions and rumors would have spread....some calling it a bad omen, others a sign of something mystical! 😅 Your post helps people appreciate this beautiful astronomical event scientifically. Thanks for sharing.

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melinda010100 6 days ago

Thanks! I can easily see why it could be taken as a bad omen. I'm glad an explanation for it can easily be found on the internet.

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bulkathos 6 days ago (edited)

Hello Melinda! How interesting! This phenomenon occurs naturally and frequently on the northernmost coasts of Venezuela. Legends about this phenomenon arose during the time of the Conquest, more than 500 years ago. It was said that the scarlet moon, when it appeared, was a sign cursing the conquistadors for seeking the City of the Sun, also known as "El Dorado." Best regards.
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melinda010100 6 days ago

I can see why legends and myths about this phenomenon sprang up!

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coolmidwestguy 6 days ago

Some great moon shots. I seen some phases here but I wasn't staying up or getting up early to witness it all. Hey I want some $4 taxis, haha

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melinda010100 6 days ago

I would have looked if I happened to wake up, but my luck if I would have set an alarm it would have been to cloudy to see it!

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cursephantom 6 days ago

Oh, a blood moon?! I should have seen it yesterday 😢. I could joke with my friends that hordes of zombies are coming! A joke from a game called, 7 Days to Die 😂. !LOL

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melinda010100 6 days ago

I'll be on the look out for a zombie or two!

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ekavieka 6 days ago

That is such a beautiful moon, I don't think I have ever witnessed that kind of moon just yet. but I don't think I will be able to get the shots like thatwith my phone or camera.
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melinda010100 6 days ago

They do have a good camera/lenses. I'm hopeful that they will share more photos from their holiday.

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reachdreams 6 days ago

Amazing shot, the last image is just amazing the deep red is so dramatic creating a mysterious atmosphere in the night sky.

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melinda010100 6 days ago

It's easy to see why they call it a blood moon!

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shamis 6 days ago

Sone lovely captures of this night city and especially the highlight, the monn. The last picture is so captivating, the blood moon as mentioned. Something Iam watching for the first time.

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melinda010100 6 days ago

There will be another in March 2026. Maybe it will be visible from your part of the world.

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revolverocelotyt 6 days ago

This is the first time I am witnessing the red moon.

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melinda010100 6 days ago

It is an amazing phenomenon!

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elias22 6 days ago

It's wonderful to see the moon this beautiful color. I hope your son and his wife have a wonderful trip to Mexico.

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melinda010100 6 days ago

I hope they share more photos with us!

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jlufer 6 days ago

Good morning, dear friend @melinda010100

What beautiful shots your loved ones took, and how wonderful that you were able to enjoy this beautiful natural event.

Excellent shots!

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melinda010100 6 days ago

Thanks! I always enjoy sharing their awesome photos here!

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bhattg 6 days ago

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melinda010100 6 days ago

It is pretty incredible!

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chanmin 6 days ago

Lovely red sun shot is it.

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melinda010100 6 days ago

It's the moon. Please read posts before commenting.

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maiasun84 6 days ago

Qué bellas fotos !!!!

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melinda010100 6 days ago

Gracias!

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maiasun84 6 days ago

🙏🏻🌻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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dantrin 6 days ago

No other words to describe it. Wow!

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melinda010100 6 days ago

It is pretty incredible!

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apnigrich 6 days ago

I saw the Blood Moon too, but it wasn't yesterday. It looks ominous!

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melinda010100 6 days ago

This was early Friday morning here. I'm glad you saw it, too.

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apnigrich 6 days ago

My daughter sent me the news that they were supposed to have a Red Moon in Moscow. But it was snowing on Friday and the Moon was not visible.

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melinda010100 6 days ago

It happens so often here. Cloudy skies block views of the moon and stars.

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lazzvi 6 days ago

Awesome moon shots.

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melinda010100 6 days ago

Thanks!

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lecia89 6 days ago

Amazing shot, it captured it so clearly. I hope they enjoyed their stay in Mexico

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roswelborges 6 days ago

Wow!
Fantastic photos!

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alwaysonyi 6 days ago

The moon is Awesome,I don't👍🏽 think I have ever wthinessed such in my conntry Nigeria!, How I wish I have such an opportunity, I would being happier than you do. The red Colour Changeing is dramatic, 👆🏽It is an Amazing shot?, The deep red looks mysterious.😎

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niazi5352 4 days ago

Blood moon is very beautiful.

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popurri 3 days ago

Hello @melinda010100.
Beautiful photographs of the blood moon in all its splendor. Here in Venezuela I could see it at dawn. but I did not photograph it.
Thank you very much for sharing them. ✨️🌷

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popurri 3 days ago

Thank you ☺️

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thebighigg 23 hours ago

I missed it entirely, it was cloudy... Oh well, next time!

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stevenwood 17 hours ago

Wow! I love any kind of astronomical or astrological phenomena, it's like the greatest show on Earth, unless of course you live here in the UK where it is either raining or overcast for 364.2 days of the year and you get to see very little...

So it is nice to live vicariously through the exploits and efforts to record from others and this is breath-taking, the moon has always been such a source of mystery and the fact that we can see it in such fabulous detail without the necessity of a huge observatory costing millions is a joy that makes you glad to be alive today.

Take good care and keep smilin' my friend 😎

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