Every two to four years, the moon transforms into what is called a blood moon. This special occurrence took place earlier this month on September 7, just a bit ahead of fall. This feels oh-so-perfectly timed. You see, when there’s a blood moon, the Earth’s shadow entirely covers the full moon. Because this filters sunlight, it leaves the moon looking rather red. But did you know the blood moon can resemble the mythical “Great Pumpkin” from the Peanuts Halloween special, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown?
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This isn’t some widely known occurrence. On the contrary, this one-time, serendipitous moment just so happened to get captured on camera. The lucky woman who got to witness this moment in real life was quick to share her footage online for the rest of us to enjoy. Watch the video below to admire this unexpected moment yourself!
@cricketthoughts4 IS THAT THE GREAT PUMPKIN THOSE KIDS HAVE BEEN TALKIN ABOUT? #bloodmoon ♬ Great Pumpkin Waltz – Vince Guaraldi Trio
“THERE HE IS! THERE HE IS! [IT’S] THE GREAT PUMPKIN! [HE’S] RISING UP OUT OF THE PUMPKIN PATCH!” someone wrote in reply to this viral video. Other commenters added, “That’s it, I’m getting the decorations out” and “I’m taking it as a sign Halloween will be great.”
Woman Captures the Magical Moment the Blood Moon Transforms Into Charlie Brown’s “Great Pumpkin”
It remains unclear exactly what caused the blood moon to appear like a pumpkin in this video. That said, there’s something about the mystery that makes it even more like a moment out of a Charlie Brown Halloween special.
@cricketthoughts4 This fall to do list #moonrise #thisfall #todo #fallthingstodo ♬ Harvest Moon – Neil Young
Want more videos of the blood moon? That same woman shared yet another stunning video that you can watch above. Now, I don’t know about you, but I think it’s about time to start decorating for fall and Halloween…
If you need some inspiration, look no further than this creative man who decorated his very own door at a nursing home!
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