From :- BBC World News By ;- Amanda Ruggeri Edited by :- Amal Udawatta Getty Images The sleeping and waking cycles of babies can be a cause of constant stress for parents (Credit: Getty Images) From the idea that most infants sleep 12 hours to the suggestion that daytime naps can improve nighttime slumbers, we expose the biggest misconceptions that are troubling parents. Few aspects of child development are as rife with misinformation as infant sleep – a space that's largely been taken over by companies and books aimed at selling sleep programmes, coaching and advice. From the idea that babies should "sleep through" by six months of age to the belief that motion naps aren't restorative, here are five common myths about infant sleep – and what the scientific research actually says. 1. No, most babies don't 'sleep through the night' While an infant or toddler "sleeping through" might be the holy grail for parents, it is relati...
By :- Amal Udawatta This total lunar eclipse will be clearly visible from the Pacific Ocean, Australia, and western North America. The sky will be pitch black when the eclipse is complete, and the bright red moon against that dark background will be a stunning sight to the naked eye. On March 3, 2026, the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon will line up to form a "Total lunar eclipse." Unlike previous total lunar eclipses, the moon will appear dark red or copper instead of black. The phenomenon that causes this is called Rayleigh Scattering. This is when the Earth's atmosphere scatters the blue light from the sun, scattering only the red light back onto the moon. This process causes the moon to appear bright red, hence the name Blood Moon. The total lunar eclipse on April 3 will have a Saros number of 133. The penumbra will have a magnitude of 2.369, and the umbra will have a magnitude of 1.368. This lunar eclipse will be visible in all three form...