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First, the Sun put on a dazzling display for a “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse earlier this month.
Now it’s the moon’s turn.
This is because solar and lunar eclipses usually come in pairs, meaning tonight’s full ‘hunter’s moon’ will pass into Earth’s shadow and trigger a partial lunar eclipse that will be visible across the UK and Europe.
The offer will start at 20:35 GMT and end at 21:52 GMT.
So how can you capture the best view? MailOnline takes a look.
SCENE: Tonight’s full ‘Hunter’s Moon’ will pass through Earth’s shadow and create a partial lunar eclipse that will be visible across the UK and Europe from 20:35 to 21:52 GMT.
A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the outer area of the Earth’s shadow (its penumbra), and only part of it crosses the umbra (the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow).
| platform | Time (GMT) |
|---|---|
| The moon enters penumbra | 19:01 |
| The moon enters the shadow area | 20:35 |
| Mid eclipse | 21:15 |
| The moon leaves a shadow | 21:52 |
| The moon leaves penumbra | 23:26 |
Where can I see a partial lunar eclipse?
Sky watchers in a group of European countries, including Britain, will have the best chance of watching the astronomical event.
A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the outer area of the Earth’s shadow (the penumbra), and only part of it crosses the umbra (the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow).
From the UK, we will see only a small portion of the full moon pass into the shadow.
At the peak of the eclipse, which will occur at 21:15 GMT, only 12% of the Moon will be in the Earth’s shadow and 6% in the Earth’s shadow.
In addition to those in Europe, stargazers across Africa, Asia and Western Australia will also get a good view of the rare spectacle, while some US states may be able to catch a glimpse of its end once our natural satellite rises above the horizon. .
A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the outer area of the Earth’s shadow (its penumbra), and only part of it crosses the umbra (the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow).
The reason for this fleeting opportunity is that the eclipse will occur during the day.
Ironically, it was residents of the United States, Mexico and parts of South America who got the best view of the “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse, but this will now be reversed because it is the eastern hemisphere that will be facing the Moon. When does this lunar eclipse occur?
How can I catch the best glimpse?
A partial lunar eclipse can be seen with the naked eye, so there is no need for binoculars or a telescope.
However, the only problem that sky watchers may face is the weather.
Clouds are expected to cover most of the UK this evening, except for a few pockets in central parts of England and the southwest.
If there is a cloud break, members of the public should find a location away from streetlights and other sources of light pollution for the best view.
The moon will officially be full at 20:35 GMT (15:35 ET) today. The eclipse will begin from this point and end less than an hour and 20 minutes later at 21:52 GMT (16:52 ET).
Problematic: Clouds are expected to cover most of the UK this evening, except for some pockets in central parts of England and the southwest.
What is a lunar eclipse?
An eclipse occurs any time a planet or moon passes between another planet, moon, or the sun.
Depending on their orbits, they can be complete or partial.
A lunar eclipse is a specific event that occurs when the Earth is directly aligned between the Sun and the Moon.
When this happens, the Earth blocks sunlight from the Moon. Then the Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon.
During a lunar eclipse, we can see the Earth’s shadow on the Moon.
A total eclipse can last for several hours, but it is rare for a total eclipse to last more than 100 minutes.
At least two lunar eclipses occur every year.
Why is it called the Hunter’s Moon?
The October full moon has been called the “Hunter’s Moon” in the Northern Hemisphere since the 18th century.
This is because it is particularly bright and tall in the sky, giving hunters the opportunity to stalk prey at night.
When was the last lunar eclipse in the UK?
There was a total lunar eclipse seen from Britain last year.
The astronomical event that occurred on May 16, 2022, can also be seen over South America, most of North America, and parts of Europe and Africa.
The entire moon turned red when the total lunar eclipse arrived.
The eclipse as a whole lasted for more than five hours, but observers in Britain were only able to see it from 02:32 GMT to 05:10 GMT.
Who can see it? People across Europe, Africa, Asia and Western Australia will have a good view of this rare spectacle, while some US states may be able to catch a glimpse of its end once the moon rises above the horizon. Most of the Western Hemisphere will not be able to see it
A partial lunar eclipse also occurred in November 2021.
This was an unusually long period, lasting more than six hours from the moment the Moon entered the Earth’s shadow.
The first part of the partial eclipse was visible from the UK, but by the time it reached maximum the moon had already set.
In general, lunar eclipses occur between two and five times a year, and total lunar eclipses occur at least twice every three years.
The next total lunar eclipse will not occur until March 14, 2025.
Why does a lunar eclipse follow a solar eclipse?
When a solar eclipse occurs on one side of the planet — as it did in the Western Hemisphere on October 14 — it tends to be followed (or sometimes preceded) by a lunar eclipse two weeks later.
While a solar eclipse can only occur during a new moon, a lunar eclipse will only occur during a full moon.
That’s why this happens tonight, when the Hunter’s Moon is full.
North America and South America had the best view of the solar eclipse, but this time it will be the Eastern Hemisphere that will enjoy the lunar eclipse.
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