Total Lunar Eclipse 'Blood Moon' Set to Be Visible for Much of UK - Liverpool Echo
The total lunar eclipse will peak at 7:33pm BST with a copper-red hue visible without special equipment, viewable across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, experts said.
- On Sunday, stargazers will witness a total lunar eclipse turning the full Moon reddish, creating a 'Blood Moon' visible across Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.
- When Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, the Moon moves into Earth's umbra and sunlight refracted through Earth's atmosphere scatters blue light, casting a red hue on the Moon.
- In Coordinated Universal Time, the eclipse runs from 15:30 to 20:55 Sept. 7, with totality lasting about 82 minutes and visible to approximately 77% of the global population.
- The Met Office advises viewers in built-up areas to seek a hill or clear eastern horizon for the lunar eclipse visible at around 7.30pm , which is safe to view without filters though binoculars or a small telescope will enhance it.
- Following September, the next total lunar eclipse will be on March 3, 2026, and NOAA's G1 geomagnetic storm watch for Sept. 7 raises aurora chances.
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The sky will offer a rare show on Sunday night: a total eclipse of the Moon, also known as “Luna bleeding”. The astronomical phenomenon will be visible from Romania on the night of 7 to 8 September and can be observed until close to midnight. The astronomical observer “Amiral Vasile Urseanu” of Bucharest opens its doors for the public, which can follow the eclipse through telescopes.
Slovenia will also be able to observe a total lunar eclipse under suitable conditions, when the Moon will be in the Earth's shadow. This time, the lunar eclipse will be special because the Moon will be colored red due to the influence of the Earth's atmosphere. The eclipse will be most beautifully visible in the Indian Ocean region, in central and eastern Asia, and in the far east of Africa.
On Sunday evening there will be a rare astronomical event – a total eclipse of the Moon, which will also be visible in Romania. In the total phase, the Moon ends with a pink color. The Astronomic Observer of Bucharest...
The lovers of astronomy will live another moment expected in the coming days. After the Perseids or Tears of San Lorenzo of August, September - where the purposes accumulate - comes the full moon of September a lunar eclipse visible from Spain.This eclipse is presented as a unique opportunity for fans of astronomy and curious, who will be able to observe how the Moon dyes of an intense reddish color. The last total lunar eclipse that could be ob…
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