Excitedly waiting for the "Blood Moon" during the total lunar eclipse

Astronomy lovers across Asia, parts of Europe and Africa will have the opportunity to admire the "Blood Moon" phenomenon in the early morning of September 8 (Vietnam time), when a total lunar eclipse occurs and turns the Moon into a mysterious, red sphere.

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned, with the Earth's shadow covering the natural satellite. The only light reaching the Moon is the Sun's rays passing through the Earth's atmosphere, being scattered and reflected, giving the Moon a magical red hue.

“Blue wavelengths of light are shorter and more easily scattered in the Earth's atmosphere, while red light passes through more, creating the characteristic blood color of a lunar eclipse,” explains astrophysicist Ryan Milligan of Queen's University Belfast (Northern Ireland).

The total lunar eclipse will last from 5:30 p.m. GMT to 6:52 p.m. GMT on September 7 (ie 1:30 a.m. to nearly 3:00 a.m. on September 8, Vietnam time).

People in India, China and many other Asian countries will have the opportunity to fully view this rare phenomenon. West Africa and Western Australia are also in the favorable viewing area.

In Europe and the rest of Africa, observers will only be able to see a partial eclipse as the Moon rises in the evening. The Americas will miss the event completely.

Unlike a solar eclipse, which requires special filters to avoid eye damage, a lunar eclipse can be observed with the naked eye if the weather is clear./.

(TTXVN/Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/hoi-hop-cho-trang-mau-trong-dem-nguyet-thuc-toan-phan-post1059835.vnp