Tips for taking epic shots of tonight’s ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse

A lunar eclipse, captured by Jamie Malcolm-Brown in November 2021. Used with permission.

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Starting tonight, May 15th, through the early hours of tomorrow, May 16th, skywatchers in Europe, the Americas, Antarctica and Africa will be able to view the first total lunar eclipse in almost a year. The moon will turn a ‘blood red’ hue for a brief period as it passes entirely into the Earth’s shadow when lined up with the sun.

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