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Do not miss the longest and most intense lunar eclipse of the 21st century

On the night of Friday 27 to Saturday 28 July, we will witness the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century and the planet Mars will be closer to the Earth on July 31st.

The magnificent changing moon during a total eclipse.

Source: Phil Hart

This phenomenon will be observable from almost anywhere in the world; in Oceania, Africa, South America, Asia and Europe. The Moon's orbit will be perfectly aligned with the Earth, the Sun, and Mars, and will cause a total lunar eclipse. Although the global phenomenon is expected to last six hours, the eclipse will be about an hour and 43 minutes, an extraordinary event that will tint the moon of a reddish color.

The red color will be due to the Sun; its rays will pass through the Earth's atmosphere, rich in nitrogen, and return this red light to the full moon.

It will be possible to look at the eclipse without any eyes protection, unlike the solar eclipse, the lunar eclipse is safe. Take the opportunity to watch it with binoculars, take pictures during the different phases will also be possible with a simple device, hoping that the sky will be clear.

Even if the event will be observable from a good part of the world, for the less fortunate, here is a video below that will show the phenomenon live.

To know how not to miss the eclipse, according to the times and places, click here.


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By Joanna Cabot



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