The moon will appear a striking red color for some around the world thanks to a total lunar eclipse in the first weekend of September – but it sadly won't be visible from the United States.
A lunar eclipse happens when Earth is situated between the moon and sun, causing Earth’s shadow to fall on the surface of the moon and turn it a rusty red color. Each lunar eclipse is visible from half of Earth, according to NASA.
In March, a total lunar eclipse was visible across the United States. Another one will be seen from Earth on Sept. 7 and 8. However, Americans will not be in the line of sight for September's total lunar eclipse, which is also commonly referred to as a "blood moon."
Here's what to know about the upcoming lunar eclipse.
The upcoming total lunar eclipse will occur between Sept. 7-8 depending on time zone. In Coordinated Universal Time, or UTC, the eclipse will occur throughout the day on Sept. 7.
