Total lunar eclipse visible early tomorrow morning
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Total lunar eclipse visible early tomorrow morning
Skywatchers who wake up early will be able to see a total lunar eclipse as the Earth’s shadow fully covers the moon just after 5:00 a.m.
The full total lunar eclipse process will begin around 3:50 a.m., gradually moving into totality before sunrise.
Total lunar eclipse timing and visibility
During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow across the lunar surface. As totality begins shortly after 5:00 a.m., the moon will appear darker before shifting into a reddish color.
Exact viewing times can vary slightly depending on location and cloud cover.
Eclipse details and astronomical data are available through NASA.
Why the moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse
The reddish glow during a total lunar eclipse is caused by sunlight filtering through Earth’s atmosphere. This effect bends and scatters shorter blue wavelengths of light, allowing longer red wavelengths to reach the moon’s surface.
The phenomenon is sometimes referred to as a “blood moon.”
Information about lunar cycles and eclipse science can be found through the National Weather Service.
Full Worm Moon connection
This month’s full moon is traditionally called the Full Worm Moon, a name tied to seasonal changes as soil begins to warm in early spring.
Combined with the total lunar eclipse, the moon will take on a reddish hue often associated with this seasonal full moon.
Additional skywatching resources are available from the American Astronomical Society.
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