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Woman's Time-Lapse Footage Of Blood Moon Looks Just Like Charlie Brown's "Great…
Watch: This woman captures the magical moment the blood moon transforms into Charlie Brown's "great pumpkin."
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Viral Video Captures 'Pumpkin Moon' Phenomenon Over Field
A recent viral video captured a unique celestial event, showcasing the moon in an unusually vibrant orange hue, strikingly resembling a pumpkin. The short clip, uploaded by user 'cricketthoughts4', depicts the phenomenon against a darkening sky above a field. A voice in the video exclaims, 'Oh my gosh. It looks like a pumpkin,' highlighting the visual's distinct appearance. While the exact atmospheric conditions contributing to this specific visual effect are not detailed, such intense orange coloration of the moon is typically attributed to scattering of light by dust, smoke, or haze in the atmosphere, especially during moonrise or moonset when light travels through more of Earth's atmosphere. The video quickly gained traction online, fascinating viewers with its autumnal and somewhat whimsical presentation of a natural occurrence.
