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 big event starts with a partial eclipse on May 15 in areas with total visibility, according to TimeandDate.com. The Blood Moon will peak around 12:11 am, with the eclipse ending at 1:45 am.
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.
There is a visibility map for the eclipse. NASA has a scientific visualization studio.
In New Zealand, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, you can see the shadow of the moon.
If you live under the path of the eclipse, here are some tips to maximize your experience.
To get adjusted to the darker conditions, try to go outside at least 20 minutes before you want to look at the view. If it is possible to get away from bright lights, that will help.
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.
The major stages of the Super Flower Blood Moon. NASA.
Dressing for the conditions and looking at the Moon is all it takes to enjoy the event. The event will last a lot longer than a solar eclipse because you don't need to worry about eye safety equipment.
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.
NASA Science Live starts at 9:32 pm on May 15. The broadcast will show how eclipses work and how NASA is researching the moon.
TimeandDate.com will start at 10 pm EDT, half an hour later than Slooh.
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 of 2022. It will be visible from Asia, Australia, North America, parts of northern and eastern Europe, and most of South America. Space.com also has eclipses in the future.
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