3Pre-IntermediateKidsAges 9-11Science

The Moon Will Turn Red This Week!

A special moon event is coming soon! The Earth's shadow will cover most of the moon and turn it a red color. People can watch it with just their eyes!

1 min readLevel 3August 26, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

Study these words before reading the article. Click the audio button to hear pronunciation.

eclipse

/ɪˈklɪps/

noun

When one object in space blocks the light from another

“We stayed up late to watch the eclipse.”

shadow

/ˈʃædoʊ/

noun

A dark area made when something blocks light

“The tree made a big shadow on the ground.”

copper

/ˈkɑːpər/

noun

A reddish-brown metal, also used to describe that color

“The old coin had a nice copper color.”

cover

/ˈkʌvər/

verb

To put something over or on top of something else

“Dark clouds will cover the sky tonight.”

safe

/seɪf/

adjective

Not dangerous; you will not get hurt

“It is safe to swim in this pool.”

sight

/saɪt/

noun

Something interesting or beautiful that you see

“The sunset was a beautiful sight.”

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Something amazing is happening in the sky! The moon will turn red this week. Earth will move between the sun and moon. Earth's shadow will cover the moon. This is called a lunar eclipse!

The eclipse happens on Thursday night. Almost all of the moon will be dark. The best time to look is around 10 p.m. You can see it with just your eyes. But binoculars can help you see more!

The moon will look red or copper. People call it a "blood moon." It is safe to watch this eclipse. You do not need special glasses. Go outside and enjoy this beautiful sight!

Comprehension Quiz

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

1
What will happen to the moon during the eclipse?
2
What is the best time to watch the eclipse?
3
What do people call this type of moon?
4
Do you need special glasses to watch this eclipse?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

1
What color will the moon turn during the eclipse?
2
What time is the best time to watch the eclipse?
3
What happens when Earth moves between the sun and moon?
4
Do you need special glasses to watch this eclipse?
5
What can you use to see the moon more closely?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

1
Have you ever seen the moon at night? What did it look like?
2
If you could visit the moon, what would you do there?
3
What is your favorite thing about the night sky?
4
Would you stay up late to watch an eclipse? Why or why not?
5
Can you think of other amazing things that happen in nature?

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