Eclipses in the October Skies
When the Moon is totally in the Earth's shadow, called totality, the Moon will turn an eerie shade of red as sunlight bends through the Earth's atmosphere to reach it.  After totality, the Earth's shadow will slowly wipe off the Moon and return it to its normal, full self.
Dean Regas, ContributorAstronomer; Co-host, 'Star Gazers'