APOD: 2026 September 1 – A Plane Lunar Eclipse
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On September 1, 2026, an astronomy enthusiast shared an image of a plane lunar eclipse taken from Portugal. Lunar eclipses are visible from the half of the Earth facing the Moon when the event occurs, making them widely observable. Unlike solar eclipses, no special equipment is required to witness a lunar eclipse; one simply needs their unaided eyes.
The featured image, captured by Paulo Ferreira, showcases the eclipse, which typically lasts for hours. Although observers on the opposite side of the airplane during takeoff might struggle to see it initially, they could eventually find a way to look at the eclipse safely as it progresses. This event is part of a series of astronomy-related content featured by APOD, the Astronomy Picture of the Day.
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