Moon set to turn red as rare partial lunar eclipse graces UK skies on Friday
The Moon could glow an eerie red in the early hours of Friday but cloud cover may spoil the spectacle for some parts of the UK.
A rare partial lunar eclipse will grace the UK skies Friday morning, potentially turning the full Moon an eerie red. The celestial event occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align, casting the Moon into Earth's shadow. The eclipse begins at 02:23 BST as the Moon enters the penumbra, the faint outer part of Earth's shadow. The main partial phase starts at 03:33 BST as the Moon enters the umbra, the darkest part of Earth's shadow, reaching its maximum at 05:12 BST when about 93% of the Moon is obscured.
The eclipse concludes at 06:51 BST, but it will not be visible in the UK due to the Moon having set below the horizon. Clouds and rain may obscure the view for some observers, particularly in the north and west of the UK. The Moon will appear larger than usual due to the Moon illusion, where it seems bigger because of its low position on the horizon.
For optimal viewing, find a high location with an unobstructed view towards the south-western horizon and clear skies.
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