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This week's 'blood moon' eclipse mirrors one Christopher Columbus used to scare indigenous people in 1504

On March 13-14, 2025, skywatchers in the Americas will witness a total lunar eclipse that mirrors one Christopher Columbus is said to have used to his advantage over five centuries ago.

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Blood Moon and Christopher Columbus: How the navigator tricked Jamaicans with a total lunar eclipse

According to The Guardian article, Columbus predicted a Blood Moon in 1504, and consequently manipulated and frightened the people of Jamaica into fulfilling his demands.

How To See This Week’s Rare Blood Moon Eclipse

Furthermore, the more dust or clouds present in Earth's atmosphere at that time can enhance this reddish appearance. Thus, conditions such as volcanic eruptions or wildfires could lead to an even deeper red hue during an eclipse.

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Christopher Columbus used 'blood moon' to scare indigenous people in 1504

Columbus deceitfully warned the Arawak people that his god would extinguish the moon in anger if they did not help him by ...

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Blood Moon rising: When to see this month’s full Moon

The full Moon this month is also known as the Worm Moon, believed to come from seeing more earthworms as we get closer to ...

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