The last eclipse of the season – a total lunar eclipse – will impose itself on the eastern sky November 8, 2022. Furthermore, on this occasion the Moon will be dyed redwhich will turn it into a shocking “Blood Moon”.
As happens with the lunar eclipses, they are visible only in the part of our planet where it is night when they occur. On this occasion, the areas of Oceania, Asia and America.
But although many areas of the planet will not be able to contemplate the phenomenon, those who are passionate about this type of event will be able to follow the lunar eclipse through the live broadcast.
To see where and at what time the eclipse will be seen, read on here.
Lunar eclipse of November 8, 2022: what is a lunar eclipse?
The moon It orbits our planet about once every 29 days and, as it orbits the Earth, its position relative to the Sun causes it to change direction. phase.
A eclipse Lunar is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when the Earth intervenes between the Sun and the Moon and generates a shadow cone that obscures our natural satellite.
Lunar eclipses can only occur when the the moon is full. And it occurs if the Moon is only passing through a shadowy portion of our planet.
In a total lunar eclipse. the Moon can also appear with a rust because the earth’s atmosphere absorbs other colors while some sunlight is bent towards it.
How many types of lunar eclipses exist
Astronomers acknowledge that there are three basic types of lunar eclipse:
total lunar eclipse These eclipses occur when the full Moon crosses the shadow of the Earth’s threshold. They are distinguished by the range of colors that the star can adopt during the total phase.
Partial lunar eclipse. These types of eclipses occur when part of the Moon crosses the shadow of the dark threshold of the Earth. The remainder of our natural satellite looks bright even though it is in the dim light.
lunar eclipse of penumbra. During these eclipses, the Moon passes through the faint penumbral shadow of the Earth. They are quite difficult to see with the naked eye.
Why is the Moon red in a total eclipse?
In a total lunar eclipsethe Earth blocks the light of the Sun and does not reach the Moon.
However, while the Moon remains completely within the shadow of our planet’s threshold, the indirect sunlight nor can it reach it and illuminate it directly, details the specialized site mreclipse.com.
It is that this light must first penetrate deeply atmosphere of the Earth, which filters out most of the blue-colored light.
The the remaining light is deep red or orange and it is much weaker than pure white sunlight. Earth’s atmosphere also refracts some of this light so that a small portion can reach and illuminate our natural satellite, the site explains.
What to wear to see a lunar eclipse?
Fortunately, unlike what happens with solar eclipses, this type of astronomical phenomenon can be seen with the naked eyewithout the need for glasses or special equipment, and without any risk.
Source: Clarin
