Space
The Moon Will Glow Red Over the UK
Have you ever seen a red Moon in the sky?
On Friday, people in the UK may see one.
The Sun, Earth and Moon will line up.
Earth's shadow will fall on the Moon.
The eclipse starts at about 02:23 BST. At 05:12, about 93% of the Moon sits in the dark shadow.
The Moon turns red because of light bending through our air.
Clouds may hide the show, so people hope for clear skies.
Big words
- eclipse
- When one space object blocks light from another
- shadow
- The dark shape made when something blocks light
- skywatchers
- People who like looking at the night sky
- clear skies
- A sky with no clouds in the way
What do you think?
What do you think you would enjoy about watching the night sky?
Talk about it with a grown-up, or write your answer in English.
For grown-ups
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