Almost total lunar eclipse turns the Moon blood red over Spain this Friday. No special glasses needed
Thousands packed streets, rooftops and pharmacies two weeks ago for the solar eclipse that gripped Spain on August 12. Now […]
A total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon a deep reddish-orange over Spain on Friday, August 28. This is the second eclipse in a row, following a solar eclipse that swept across Spain two weeks ago on August 12. The partial phase of the lunar eclipse kicks off at 4:34 AM, with 93% of the Moon's surface covered by Earth's shadow at 6:12 AM, reaching maximum coverage.
By 7:52 AM, the Moon will exit the shadow and return to normal. The reddish appearance is caused by sunlight being filtered through Earth's atmosphere, which allows more red light to reach the lunar surface. Binoculars or a small telescope will make the coppery tint more visible, but it's not required. Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are visible to everyone with clear skies and no special eye protection is needed.
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