The moon is going to pass into the Earth's shadow today, turning red in some places, as the sun's light is reflected around the moon. The first of only two lunar eclipses will be in 2022.
The big event starts with a partial eclipse on May 15 in areas with total visibility. According to TimeandDate.com, it was on Monday, May 16. The Blood Moon peaks around 12:11 a.m. The eclipse ended at 1:45 a.m. The sun rises at 0555 GMT.
A penumbral eclipse, which happens when the moon passes into the edge of the Earth's shadow, will begin and end about an hour after the partial eclipse. In New Zealand, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, you can see the shadow of the moon.
If you are lucky enough to live in the path of the eclipse, here are some things to do. To get adjusted to the darker conditions, try to go outside at least 20 minutes before you want to look at the view. Getting away from bright lights will help.
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If you want to bring a telescope, binoculars or a camera, you should set them up a few hours in advance. It is a good idea to use the equipment before the eclipse so that you are prepared for the big moment.
Dressing for the conditions and looking at the moon is all it takes to enjoy the event. Unlike a solar eclipse, you don't need to worry about eye safety equipment, and the event will last a lot longer.
If the eclipse is not visible in your area, you can view it via a live broadcast on the internet. There are at least three places where you can watch the unfolding event.
There is a NASA Science Live broadcast on the internet. May 15 is the day before May 16. The broadcast will show how eclipses work and how NASA is researching the moon.
The two other videos will start half an hour apart. TimeandDate.com will start at 10 p.m. May 15 is the day before May 16. TimeandDate.com plans to show the whole event if conditions permit, but will only show the totality phase before moving to a members-only Discord channel.
The second and final lunar eclipse of the year will take place in November. It will be visible at least partially from Asia, Australia, North America, parts of northern and eastern Europe, and most of South America.
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