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- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) studied the March 3, 2026 total lunar eclipse and its effects on Earth's atmosphere.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite NOAA-21 tracked changes in moonlight intensity during the event.
- The phenomenon, known as a 'Blood Moon,' occurs when Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight.
- The eclipse was visible to nearly 3 billion people worldwide.
- The next total lunar eclipse will occur on December 31, 2028.
