"The rare astronomical event, which sees the Earth perfectly positioned between the sun and the moon, turns the moon a blood red colour hence why it's often referred to as a blood moon. As we've not had a full lunar eclipse since 2022, this weekend brings an exciting time for night sky lovers eager to catch a glimpse of this unique event across the eastern hemisphere."
"The Moon will rise above the horizon just in time for us to see this total lunar eclipse from the UK, RMG says. The maximum will occur at 7.33pm BST from the UK, with the eclipse's actual maximum at 7.11pm when the Moon is below the horizon. Star gazers will be able to marvel at the blood moon until around 9:55pm across the UK."
The first total lunar eclipse in three years will be visible from the UK in the early evening on Sunday 7 September. During totality, the Earth will block direct sunlight and the Moon will glow a dark red, commonly called a blood moon. The total phase is expected to last about 82 minutes, making it one of the longest recent lunar eclipses. The Moon will rise above the horizon in time for totality, with the maximum observed from the UK at 7.33pm BST and the eclipse's actual maximum at 7.11pm when the Moon is below the horizon. Observers across the UK can watch until around 9:55pm. London forecasts indicate clear skies with partial cloud cover, and observers are advised to avoid light pollution.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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