The early hours of Monday will see the spectacular sight of a 'blood moon' eclipse. The May 16 Flower Moon will coincide with a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth is positioned precisely between the sun and the Moon so all three are in a straight line.
A total lunar eclipse takes place when the moon passes through the shadow of the Earth, Cornwall Live reports. The red colour is because the only light reaching the Moon's surface is from the edges of the Earth's atmosphere.
According to NASA, air molecules from Earth's atmosphere scatter out most of the blue light. The remaining light reflects onto the Moon's surface with a red glow, making the Moon appear red in the night sky.
