Totality (when the moon is completely in the Earth’s shadow) arrives at 10:11 p.m. ET for those in the country’s East, or 9:11 p.m. Connecticut for those in the Midwest. With that lunar eclipse, what you’re seeing is just the red light that’s gone through. The event will be held on campus beginning at 5 p.m. with $5 admission fee.
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Interestingly enough, the last time a supermoon lunar eclipse took place was back in 1982. The one scheduled this Sunday is the first for the 21st century. If you miss it this weekend, prepare to wait: The next series begins in 17 years – that’s April 2032.
For more information on the lunar eclipse visit the CSI Herrett Center Special Events Page. “When the moon is farthest away it’s known as apogee, and when it’s closest it’s known as perigee”.
When the moon is finally at its full phase close by or at the satellite’s near approach to earth, supermoons occur. Think about this event from the Moon’s perspective.
The moon becomes partially eclipsed when it passes into the penumbra, or partial shadow casted by the earth, and totally eclipsed when it passes into the umbra, or fully shaded region of the earth’s shadow.
“Another interesting factor is that this is the fourth total lunar eclipse in something called a tetrad of eclipses”, Magee said.
“Actually a blood moon has to do with people predicting doomsday prophecies, so it is not a scientific term”, Nichols said.
The last time the supermoon-eclipse combo was in 1982. “It has nothing to do with it and it’s not anything you’ll hear us using”.
Pagasa said on Monday evening, the full moon will still appear larger than usual. To achieve supermoon status, you need a full moon. The umbra is the dark area where most of the eclipse takes place.
Diagram of a lunar eclipse (not to scale).
Witnessing a total lunar eclipse can entirely depend on your location in the world.
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In Juneau, the moon rises at 6:40 p.m. Sunday, giving the city time to watch the total eclipse before it ends at 7:23 p.m. The Los Angeles Astronomical Society will provide telescopes.
