From Thursday night to Friday morning, the shadow of the earth will swallow the moon, transforming the usual pearl ball into a striking red orb.
This is the first lunar eclipse in more than two years. In the Americas, Africa and western Europe, New Zealand and some western parts of Russia, this event is also known as the Blood Moon.
“It’s a lovely sight to see in the night sky. The executive director of the Lowell Observatory in Arizona has seen more than 20 lunar eclipses in her life.
She added: “I love seeing the solar system, the universe at work.”
What is a total lunar eclipse for lunar eclipse?
When the sun, earth and moon are arranged in order, a lunar eclipse occurs. There are different types of lunar eclipses, depending on the depth of the moon passing through the earth’s shadow, which is divided into external parts, namely the half-body and the Monbra, which is the most introverted part.
The total lunar eclipse is by far the most dramatic as the entire moon slides into the awning. The shadow of the earth shrouds the moon’s face, making it glow scarlet. This happens because sunlight sprinkles on the edge of the earth and illuminates the moon’s surface, which must first pass through our atmosphere, which is more likely to spread light of blue wavelengths. The red wavelength passes, creating the effect of the blood moon.
According to Dr. Bosh, the exact shadow of red during lunar eclipse may vary. Clouds and recent natural disasters such as dust storms or volcanic eruptions can make the moon appear crimson redder.
When the moon passes through that part of the shadow of the earth, the visually striking less eye-catching is the half-moon solar eclipse. This makes the moon so faint that it is hard to notice.
When only part of the moon retreats back to the most introverted Monbra, it creates a partial solar eclipse, which looks like it has taken a bite from the moon’s surface.
When will this solar eclipse occur?
There are several stages of total lunar eclipse. According to the U.S. Naval Observatory, the event will be held for about six hours on Thursday and Friday.
The moon will begin entering the Earth’s half-moon around 11:56 ET on Thursday. At 1:09 a.m. Friday, the moon will enter the cover surface, during which more and more of its surface will be blocked by sight. According to Dr. Boshi, the moon will appear redder as some stages pass.
When the entire moon is engulfed in the darkest part of the earth’s shadow, it generally occurs at 2:25 a.m. for more than an hour.
Then, as the moon slides out of the awning, the moon’s surface will start to brighten the white again, a phase that lasts until 4:48 am EST. The last stop of the journey through the half-body ends at 6:01 am
Will the weather affect my viewing?
Even though a winter storm was in trouble throughout the United States, forecasters say sky viewers have shots at a small spot in the southwest of Florida, the central and southern plains, the western and southern Texas, the Ohio Valley, the Appalachian Mountains and a small piece of southwest of the Southwest Desert.
But in other parts of the country, including the East Coast, the obvious scenery may be more difficult to achieve.
If you do see clouds in the sky during an eclipse, remember that the event unfolds within a few hours. It may be worth checking again later, especially when these clouds are thin or appear to be moving.
How can I see a solar eclipse?
Anyone on Earth at night has the chance to see a lunar eclipse, but how much you can see depends on your location.
Watchers of the sky in most parts of North America and the western half of South America can witness the entire event. But elsewhere, people may just capture the dim moon rising or falling in the sky.
This universe does not require special equipment. “Its eyes look as beautiful as it passes through a telescope,” said Dylan Short, a telescope expert at the Lowell Observatory. He said it is possible to take decent photos with your phone or use a simple DSLR camera that uses a lens with a longer focal length. Images of the moon can also be captured through the eyepiece of the telescope.
In many cities, local stargazing groups and planetariums are hosting watch parties. Another option is to view live streaming of lunar eclipse online.
When will the next solar eclipse happen?
Lumbar eclipses may occur several times a year, although not all of them are all. According to NASA, the next lunar eclipse will occur in September and is most visible in parts of Asia and Europe, Africa and Australia.
There will be another lunar eclipse in March next year, followed by a partial lunar eclipse later in August.
Lunar eclipse is also paired with solar eclipses. On March 29, this lunar eclipse is partly a solar eclipse, visible in parts of North America and Europe.
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