On September 1, 2026, a total lunar eclipse will occur, an astronomical phenomenon in which the Moon passes completely through the Earth's shadow. This event will offer an opportunity to observe the "blood moon," a visual effect caused by the scattering of sunlight through the Earth's atmosphere, which tints the Moon a reddish color.

Total lunar eclipses are relatively common events, but their visibility depends on the observer's geographical location. During this type of eclipse, the precise alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon allows our planet to cast its umbra (the darkest part of its shadow) onto the lunar surface. Observing these phenomena does not require special eye protection, unlike solar eclipses.