Take a moment to look up at the night sky from 7-9pm as a total lunar eclipse will be visible from Guangdong tonight.
According to timeanddate.com, the max view of the lunar eclipse in Guangzhou and Shenzhen will be at 7.18pm. The eclipse will last until 9.49pm.
Image via Space.com
There are three types of lunar eclipses, with a total lunar eclipse being described as the “most dramatic” since the Earth’s shadow completely covers the moon.
Here’s a straightforward definition of a lunar eclipse from the folks at National Geographic:
“A lunar eclipse happens when Earth passes between the sun and the moon, with our planet’s shadow darkening the lunar disk. Rather than going completely dark, the eclipsed portion of the moon can turn interesting colors due to the way light scatters in our atmosphere, often culminating in a deep blood-red hue. That’s why total lunar eclipses are sometimes called blood moons.”
There were several penumbral and partial eclipses over the past two years. However, this marks the first total lunar eclipse since January 21, 2019.
Tonight’s eclipse also coincides with this year’s biggest and brightest full moon.
So, head to your rooftop and bust out those binoculars for this special celestial show. Or better yet, book a table at your favorite rooftop restaurant and enjoy your dinner under a rare total lunar eclipse.
PHOTOS: Last Night's Lunar Eclipse as Seen from China
[Cover image via Wikimedia]
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