Summary
A total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon, will occur this weekend, with the best views available in Asia. The eclipse will last over five hours, and totality—when the moon is fully covered by Earth's shadow—will endure for one hour and 22 minutes. The event can be watched live online through the Virtual Telescope Project.
Key Facts
- The lunar eclipse will happen on Sunday, starting at 1:45 p.m. EDT.
- It is called a "blood moon" because the moon takes on a red hue due to Earth's shadow.
- The eclipse will be completely visible across Asia and partially visible in other parts like East Africa, the western part of Australia, and parts of Europe.
- The duration of the total eclipse phase is one hour and 22 minutes.
- The entire eclipse event lasts more than five hours.
- The Virtual Telescope Project will provide a live stream of the eclipse.
- A partial solar eclipse will occur two weeks after this lunar event, visible in New Zealand, parts of Australia, and Antarctica.
