March 3rd brings a rare, striking, and rather ominous spectacle to the nighttime sky in the form of a blood moon, a total lunar eclipse that occurs when Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon. For many cultures throughout history, blood moons have served as an omen, often an ominous one.
For fans of The Legend of Zelda, they can also represent a grim portent, but also an opportunity. The real blood moon and its video game counterparts share striking imagery and emotional power. But scientifically, and existentially, they're worlds apart.
