What is a Blood Moon?

A Blood Moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse when the Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon, causing the moon to take on a reddish hue. This phenomenon happens because the Earth's atmosphere filters out blue light, allowing only red wavelengths to illuminate the moon, creating a dramatic visual effect. While it holds no specific astronomical significance, it is a striking event that can be observed across large areas of the globe during clear conditions.

In Middle Eastern cultures, Blood Moons have often been associated with various myths and omens. One persistent belief is that their appearance signifies impending disaster or significant change. 

In the Book of Joel, it is written: "The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes" (Joel 2:31). This verse has contributed to the interpretation of Blood Moons as harbingers of significant events or divine messages.