When is the next lunar eclipse - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. The next lunar eclipse is set to occur on May 26, 2021.
- 2. This lunar eclipse will be a total lunar eclipse, meaning the Earth will completely block the sunlight from reaching the moon, giving it a reddish hue known as a "blood moon".
- 3. The lunar eclipse will be visible from North and South America, Australia, and parts of Asia.
- 4. The eclipse will begin at 4:47 AM UTC and reach its peak at 7:18 AM UTC.
- 5. The total duration of the eclipse will be approximately 3 hours and 28 minutes.
- 6. Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.
- 7. The reddish color of the moon during a total lunar eclipse is due to the Earth's atmosphere bending sunlight towards the moon, filtering out the blue and green wavelengths.
- 8. Lunar eclipses are safe to view with the naked eye, unlike solar eclipses which require special viewing equipment.
- 9. The next lunar eclipse after May 26, 2021, will occur on November 19, 2021.
- 10. Lunar eclipses are a natural phenomenon that have been observed and documented by civilizations for thousands of years, often carrying cultural and spiritual significance.