'Blood Moons' Explained: What Causes a Lunar Eclipse Tetrad? (Infographic)
Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 15:31
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A series of four total lunar eclipses in a row is called a tetrad, or four Blood Moons. See how lunar eclipse tetrads work in this Space.com infographic.
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