Turning a coppery shade of red in the sky this Tuesday, November 8, the full moon kicked off Election Day with an early morning event of its own — a total lunar eclipse.“I think they’re excellent learning devices for people who want to get into astronomy.”A total lunar eclipse occurs approximately once every 1 ½ years on average, with the next total lunar eclipse not taking place until March 14, 2025 — although partial and penumbral lunar eclipses will continue to occur in the meantime.So basically, it’s available to half the world.”The same phenomenon that colors the sky blue and sunsets red is what causes the moon to turn its rusty red during a lunar eclipse, according to NASA.Viewing a solar eclipse requires eye protection, but you can safely enjoy a lunar eclipse without any gear — though your view can be enhanced with binoculars.Catch the peak of these upcoming meteor shower events later this year, according to EarthSky’s 2022 meteor shower guide:• North Taurids: November 12• Leonids: November 17-18• Geminids: December 13-14• Ursids: December 22-23"