Stunning Photo Captures Unique Moonbow During Total Lunar Eclipse: "I'll Definitely Do This Again"
Earlier this month, a A total lunar eclipse could be seen from all over the planet. And the U.S. was ideally positioned to witness the finest part of this incredible spectacle late on March 13. Over several hours, stargazers watched in awe As the moon's shadow gradually moved over the lunar landscape, transforming our closest heavenly body into a deep crimson hue. Billy Buchanan ( Narcoleptic Nightscapes He successfully captured both an impressive total lunar eclipse sequence and a seldom-seen moonbow at Cumberland Falls State Park in Corbin, Kentucky. When asked via email, Buchanan said, “I have never attempted anything of this sort before, but rest assured, it won’t be my last.” What is a moonbow? A moonbow, also known as a lunar rainbow, is an uncommon sight that happens when light from the moon is bent, reflected, and spread out by water droplets in the atmosphere, similar to how a regular daylight rainbow forms. Since moonlight is significantly weaker c...