There will be them this Saturday the last lunar eclipse of 2023 which will be partial and will be visible from five continents: Asia, Oceania, Europe, Africa and East America.
The total eclipse will last 4 hours and 18 minutes. It will not be seen from Central America.
During this period, the Earth will be between the Moon and the Sun, compliant or will be compliantpreventing some of the star’s light from reaching its satellite.
“Modest” eclipse
The lunar eclipse will be “modest” (magnitude 0.12) since “only a small darkened notch will be seen at the southern end of the Moon, the degree of obscuration will be very low,” the lunar astronomer explained to EFE. OAN Miguel Querejeta.
Scientists estimate that only 6% of the Moon will be covered by the Earth’s canopy.
The moment of greatest obscuration of the eclipse, in which the Moon will be closest to the center of the Earth’s umbra, will occur at 10:14 PM Spanish time.
The rest of the satellite will be completely illuminated, because Lunar eclipses can only occur during the full moon.
Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses can be observed without any risk.
The eclipse can be enjoyed with the naked eye, although it will be better seen in places with clear skies and no light pollution. And using binoculars and a telescope will allow you to see it in more detail.
Source: Panama America
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