In the coming days, the inhabitants of the Earth will be able to see a rare astronomical event – a partial lunar eclipse during a supermoon. This information is reported by agency Associated Press.
As experts from the State University of New York explained, the eclipse will occur on the night of October 17-18. It will be visible in Europe, Africa, North and South America.
A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the surface of our planet’s natural satellite.
Next week, that event will coincide with a supermoon, a full moon when the Moon comes close to Earth and appears slightly larger than usual in the sky. Supermoons occur three to four times a year.
Unlike solar eclipses, viewing a lunar eclipse does not require special eye protection. Viewers can observe the event with the naked eye or use binoculars or a telescope.
During the next lunar eclipse, the Earth’s shadow will only obscure a small portion of the lunar disk, so it doesn’t promise to be a very impressive spectacle.
The next total lunar eclipse will occur on March 13, 2025. During this period, the Moon will be completely hidden behind the Earth’s shadow and will take on red hues due to the sun’s rays entering the Earth’s atmosphere.
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Source: Gazeta
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