A blood moon occurs when the moon is in a total lunar eclipse. It has no real significance; however, it does give the moon a red-tinted look. This can only happen during a full moon when the sun is fully illuminated against the moon’s surface.

Easter is later this year due to a rare "blood moon" total lunar eclipse affecting the lunar calendar, which impacts the timing of the holiday celebrations.

A total lunar eclipse will bring a "blood moon" into March's night skies. Here's how to see the phenomenon and what else we know.