Deep partial lunar eclipse coincides with full moon over Arar
A deep partial lunar eclipse was observed over Arar at dawn, coinciding with the full moon of Rabi Al-Awwal, with early stages visible across Saudi Arabia.
A deep partial lunar eclipse coincided with the full moon of Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 AH, casting an eerie glow over the skies of Arar in Saudi Arabia on Thursday morning. Astronomy enthusiast Adnan Khalifa from the Astronomy and Space Club explained that the penumbral phase of the eclipse commenced at 4:23 a.m., followed by the partial eclipse visible around 5:33 a.m. as the moon entered Earth's shadow.
This event, classified as a deep partial lunar eclipse, saw approximately 93% of the moon's disk immersed in Earth's shadow at its peak. Despite the global peak occurring after the moon had set in Saudi Arabia, locals were fortunate enough to witness the early stages of the celestial phenomenon before moonset at 5:49 a.m. Khalifa emphasized that lunar eclipses, unlike solar eclipses, are safe to observe with the naked eye.
The timing of the eclipse before sunrise offered enthusiasts a unique opportunity to view the gradual entry of the moon into Earth's shadow on the western horizon.
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