Event Description

Event Description

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

Upcoming Date

Upcoming Date

The next lunar eclipse will take place on May 5th.

Eclipse Type

Eclipse Type

This eclipse will be a total lunar eclipse, with the Moon completely immersed in the Earth's shadow.

Visibility

Visibility

The eclipse will be visible in North and South America, Africa, Europe, and Western Asia.

Duration

Duration

The total eclipse will last for about 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Time of Event

Time of Event

The eclipse will begin at 9:30 PM UTC and reach totality at 11:15 PM UTC.

Penumbral Phase

Penumbral Phase

The penumbral phase, when the Moon passes through the Earth's outer shadow, will last for about 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Blood Moon

Blood Moon

During totality, the Moon may appear reddish in color, also known as a "Blood Moon," due to the refraction of sunlight through the Earth's atmosphere.

Observing Tips

Observing Tips

No special equipment is needed to view the lunar eclipse; it is safe to observe with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope.

Next Opportunity

Next Opportunity

If you miss this eclipse, the next total lunar eclipse will occur on November 8th, 2023.