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The blood moon tonight is also known as the “Blood Worm Moon” which denotes winter's end and the beginning of spring. NASA said this is the first total lunar eclipse in more than two years.

A partial lunar eclipse will take place in the UK just before dawn on Friday. The moon will darken as it moves into Earth’s shadow and will eventually turn red, earning its “blood moon” nickname. In a ...