There is a total lunar eclipse on Tuesday. The next lunar eclipse is three years after it, so it might be a good time to catch a glimpse of the lunar eclipse.
According to NASA, the early phase of the eclipse will begin at 3:02 a.m. ET. The partial solar eclipse will begin at 4:09 AM ET and will appear to nibble the Moon to the naked eye. The lunar disk fully enters at 5:17 AM ET and lasts about an hour and a half.
People in North America, Central America, Colombia, West Venezuela and Peru can perfectly see the eclipse. People in Alaska and Hawaii can see all phases of the eclipse.
A dark location with little light pollution is ideal for the best view.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, earth, and moon are aligned. During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon falls completely into the Earth’s shadow.
This phenomenon causes the moon to appear red and is often called a “blood moon.” During a lunar eclipse, a small amount of sunlight passes through the Earth’s atmosphere and reaches the Moon. The more cloudy or dusty the moon, the redder it appears.
NASA said, “It’s as if all the world’s sunrises and sunsets are projected onto the Moon.”
According to NASA, the next total lunar eclipse will occur on March 14, 2025, but will be preceded by a partial lunar eclipse.
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