A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves directly between the sun and the full moon, casting its shadow across the ...

You can get in touch with Jess by emailing [email protected]. The moon is expected to turn an eerie blood-red above the skies of the U.S. in the coming months, due to a rare total lunar eclipse.

There are two types of eclipses - a lunar eclipse, when Earth's shadow obscures the moon and a solar eclipse, which takes place when the Moon blocks the sun from view, according to NASA.