From the Beeb:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-46908305
Skywatchers are gearing up for a lunar eclipse, which some are referring to as a "super blood wolf moon".
During the spectacular event, the Earth's natural satellite turns a striking shade of red.
The entire eclipse will be visible from North and South America, as well as parts of western Europe (including the UK) and north Africa.
The Guardian's article:
https://www.theguardian.com/science...ar-eclipse-to-grace-northern-hemisphere-skies
A total lunar eclipse will give an apparent reddish colour to the lunar surface – known as a blood moon. At the same time, the moon will be slighty closer to Earth than normal and appear slightly bigger and brighter than usual – a phenomenon called a supermoon.
In January, the full moon is also sometimes known as the wolf moon or great spirit moon – hence the super blood wolf moon.
Astronomers and skygazers are particularly interested in this year’s blood moon, as it is the last of its kind for two years and lasts for more than an hour.
“We’re going into this unusual lull in total lunar eclipses over the next couple of years,” said Tom Kerss, an astronomer from the Royal Observatory Greenwich.”
Weather permitting, the total lunar eclipse should be visible from the UK for a reasonable amount of time.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-46908305
Skywatchers are gearing up for a lunar eclipse, which some are referring to as a "super blood wolf moon".
During the spectacular event, the Earth's natural satellite turns a striking shade of red.
The entire eclipse will be visible from North and South America, as well as parts of western Europe (including the UK) and north Africa.
The Guardian's article:
https://www.theguardian.com/science...ar-eclipse-to-grace-northern-hemisphere-skies
A total lunar eclipse will give an apparent reddish colour to the lunar surface – known as a blood moon. At the same time, the moon will be slighty closer to Earth than normal and appear slightly bigger and brighter than usual – a phenomenon called a supermoon.
In January, the full moon is also sometimes known as the wolf moon or great spirit moon – hence the super blood wolf moon.
Astronomers and skygazers are particularly interested in this year’s blood moon, as it is the last of its kind for two years and lasts for more than an hour.
“We’re going into this unusual lull in total lunar eclipses over the next couple of years,” said Tom Kerss, an astronomer from the Royal Observatory Greenwich.”
Weather permitting, the total lunar eclipse should be visible from the UK for a reasonable amount of time.
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