Tomorrow's night sky will be dyed red. —— Don't miss the blood moon that happens once every three years

Tomorrow, March 3rd, is Hinamatsuri (Doll's Day).

A night to decorate with peach blossoms, eat chirashi-zushi, and spend some time relaxing.

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In the sky on such a night, something a little special will appear this year.
The moon will be dyed deep red.
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## What is happening during a "total lunar eclipse"?

Without getting into complicated details, to put it simply.

A "total lunar eclipse" is the moment when the moon is completely hidden in the Earth's shadow.
When sunlight passes through the Earth's atmosphere, the blue light scatters,
and only the red light reaches the moon.
That is why the moon looks like a burning copper-red color.

This is the reason it is called a "blood moon".

The name sounds a little scary, but when you actually see it, it is truly mysterious and beautiful.

## Tomorrow's observation schedule

You don't need any special equipment. You can enjoy it enough with the naked eye.
Please try looking up from a place with an open view of the eastern sky.

The total eclipse lasts for about an hour.
It is a time of day when you have the leisure to look up at the sky after taking a break from dinner.

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## A red moon on the night of Hinamatsuri

Hinamatsuri is a day to wish for the healthy growth of girls.
On this night, when the red of the peach blossoms and the red of the moon overlap,
I feel a strange sense of good fortune.

When people think of "moon viewing," they usually think of autumn, but
the March night sky is actually not bad at all.

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## The next time you can see it is in three years

Actually, for a total lunar eclipse of this scale, **you will have to wait until 2029 for the next one.**

Looking up at the red moon while wondering what you will be doing three years from now.
That might also be quite a nice thing to do.

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Check the weather forecast, and if there are no clouds, by all means.
While eating some Hinamatsuri sweets,
please try looking up at the sky with your family or friends.

I am sure it will be an unforgettable night.🌕