Like something out of a movie, the eerie red moon will become visible to people on Earth as long as they look in the right direction at the right time. Here's how to watch the red moon lunar eclipse.
When Will the Lunar Eclipse Happen?
According to the story by Independent.co.uk, the rare occurrence is set to happen at 10:27 ET. This will be when the Earth positions itself between both the moon and the sun.
The red moon lunar eclipse will happen due to the moon being covered partially by the Earth's shadow. This is when the partial eclipse can be visually noticeable.
Lunar Eclipse to Give Off 'Blood Moon' Look
The moon will progress into the darker part of the shadow, and at 11:29 ET, this will be when the moon will be positioned in the darkest shadow. The darkest part of the Earth's shadow is called the umbra.
The red moon lunar eclipse is expected to last for over an hour, and as per the publication, the red visuals will be due to only red sunlight reaching the moon, giving it the "Blood Moon" look. Another factor that could add to the moon's red effect is the amount of dust or clouds near Earth during the eclipse, as per NASA.
Where the Lunar Eclipse Can be Seen
NASA said that this would be equivalent to sunrises or sunsets "projected onto the moon." The red moon lunar eclipse will be clear to those in Africa, North America, South America, and Europe.
As per the Independent, the red moon will be hard to see for those living around tall buildings or places with light pollution or excessive bright lights. After this occurrence, the next lunar eclipse is scheduled for November 8, and after that, it will not be until March 2025 until another lunar eclipse happens again.
Watching the Lunar Eclipse Only Needs a Clear Sky
The reason why the moon is red is due to something known as the Rayleigh scattering. The Rayleigh scattering is responsible for red sunsets and the blue sky.
According to NASA's planetary geology, geophysics, and geochemistry lab chief Noah Petro, the good thing about looking at a lunar eclipse is that viewers won't need anything other than being outside with a clear sky.
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How to Watch the Red Moon Eclipse Online
For those living in locations that won't show the red moon eclipse in person, there is still a way to see the lunar eclipse. NASA's YouTube channel allows you to see the red moon lunar eclipse by livestreaming the event.
The YouTube channel clarifies that the lunar eclipse is only viewable to people with clear skies in different parts of Africa, America, and Europe. The total submersion of the moon into a lunar eclipse is expected to happen at 12:12 AM EDT.
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Written by Urian B.
