Billions of people will witness this year’s second-to-last lunar eclipse on 7 September — a rare total event set to light up skies across the world.

While the spectacle promises a striking red-hued moon, it also carries centuries of myths. From claims that food becomes unsafe to warnings for pregnant women or fears of bad luck, science confirms these beliefs hold no ground — the eclipse is simply a breathtaking natural alignment of the Earth, Sun, and Moon.

Astronomers note that this will be among the longest lunar eclipses in recent years, unfolding in distinct phases before reaching its peak.

Blood moon over the UAE

Residents in the UAE can look forward to a dramatic sight as the moon transforms into a deep crimson ‘Blood Moon’ from the night of September 7 into the early hours of September 8. Stargazers will be treated to a mesmerising show as the Earth’s shadow casts a reddish hue across the lunar surface.

Source: Gulf News