The last annular solar eclipse, which occurred on October 15, was only visible in the United States and South America, and Brazil was one of the last countries to witness this space phenomenon. Today there is a new eclipse, this time of the moon, as the moon is partially covered by the Earth’s shadow.
In May, the first lunar eclipse occurred, but it was penumbral, leaving the moon a little more “reserved” than usual. But today is the threshold, where the Moon passes through the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow.
Hey This phenomenon can be seen in Europe, but also in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. In the eastern Americas it can only be seen during moonrise and in Western Australia at moonset. BBC.
Because it is a partial lunar eclipse, only a relatively small portion of the Moon will be darkened by Earth’s shadow as it passes over its surface.. The maximum strength of the eclipse will be 12.2%, and the shadow will cover only 6% of the moon’s surface during the eclipse.
Click on the pictures to see the previous lunar eclipse:
But do not get distracted, because you will have less than an hour and a half to observe this phenomenon. Hey The eclipse begins at 8:35 pm and ends at 9:53 pm (Lisbon time), with its peak occurring at 9:54 pm. Since it will happen at night, you will have no problem observing the phenomenon with the naked eye.If weather conditions permit. “It will also be accompanied by Jupiter in the sky, providing a great opportunity for observation,” the post says.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, blocking sunlight from the moon’s surface. This causes the surface to change color and become dark. And Any ray of light that manages to pass through the Earth and reach the Moon’s surface is bounced by the Earth’s atmosphere, resulting in rusty red tones during an eclipse.