Under a blood moon rising

Under a blood moon rising, originally uploaded by Vanessa Pike-Russell.

The moon does not disappear from view during a full eclipse, but is shielded by Earth for about 90 minutes from the sun's direct light.

The longest possible duration for the total phase is 107 minutes, and last occurred in July 2000.

A total eclipse can only take place at full moon, and only if the moon passes through the zone, called the umbra, in which the Earth blocks all of the sun's rays.

The colour cast by refracted light - which can range from bright orange to blood red to copper to dark grey - depends on the amount of volcanic gas and dust in the atmosphere blocking the sun's light.

In the absence of recent eruptions, the moon should be a vivid red or orange, according to NASA. (source : Daily Telegraph