Asia to Have Best View of Upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse
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The second total lunar eclipse of the year is fast approaching, and this time, Asia will have the prime viewing location.
This weekend’s full moon will be obscured by Earth’s shadow as the planet aligns perfectly between the moon and the sun. Totality is expected to last one hour and 22 minutes, wiht the entire event, from the first shadow, spanning over five hours.
While the total lunar eclipse in March was best viewed from the Americas, this upcoming event, often called a “blood moon” due to its reddish hue, will be best seen on the othre side of the world, Sunday night and early Monday, local time.
The entire eclipse will be visible across Asia, from Saudi Arabia to the Philippines, extending as far north as the Arctic Ocean and down to Antarctica. Parts of East Africa and the western half of Australia will also have full visibility. The rest of Africa and Australia, along with Europe, will see portions of the eclipse.Limited visibility will extend to the Brazilian coast and parts of alaska.
Partial Solar Eclipse to Follow
Earth’s shadow will obscure this weekend’s full moon as the home planet lines up perfectly between the moon and the sun.
Following the lunar eclipse, a partial solar eclipse will be visible from New Zealand, a sliver of Australia, and Antarctica in two weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- what causes a lunar eclipse?
- A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.
- Why is it called a “blood moon”?
- The term “blood moon” refers to the reddish hue the Moon takes on during a total lunar eclipse due to the scattering of sunlight in Earth’s atmosphere.
- Where is the best place to view this eclipse?
- Asia will have the best view of this particular total lunar eclipse.
- When will the next solar eclipse occur?
- A partial solar eclipse will follow two weeks after the lunar eclipse, visible from New Zealand, a sliver of Australia, and antarctica.
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