Event Description
Event Description
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you miss this eclipse, the next total lunar eclipse will occur on November 8th, 2023.