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• Earth’s Atmosphere Acts as a Cosmic Lens to Create the Iconic Crimson Hue of Lunar Totality

  Published: Feb 28, 2026

  Section: Innovations in Space

  The deep red coloration of the Moon during a total eclipse is caused by the refraction and scattering of sunlight through Earth's atmosphere. This phenomenon, which effectively pro...