Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=XHOyUX5TGec Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter What is a blue Moon? | Surprising Science [XS86Kmnz0WY] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT You may be familiar with the Moon turning red during lunar eclipses, but did you know that it can sometimes appear to have a blue hue? Martin Mangler, a volcano researcher at the Museum, explains what causes a blue moon. Discover more about the Earth's closest companion: #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Moon #Space ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Browse our shop: Website: Instagram: TikTok: X: Facebook: 0LoaUwslXkc bTsEczeC50e e0nJHtDhbyi NApljtJYmZg uuoZLWfxUqV 4Mv6OF5vszy yotNftkbplP 5YIcwqsDz6K
You may be familiar with the Moon turning red during lunar eclipses, but did you know that it can sometimes appear to have a blue hue? Martin Mangler, a volcano researcher at the Museum, explains what causes a blue moon. Discover more about the Earth's closest companion: #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Moon #Space ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Browse our shop: Website: Instagram: TikTok: X: Facebook: 0LoaUwslXkc bTsEczeC50e e0nJHtDhbyi NApljtJYmZg uuoZLWfxUqV 4Mv6OF5vszy yotNftkbplP 5YIcwqsDz6K