LUNAR ECLIPSE: A NEW SPECTACLE OF NATURE

A partial lunar eclipse will occur on October 28, 2023, and will be visible from many parts of the world. The eclipse will begin at 01:57 UTC and end at 06:19 UTC. Total eclipse, when the Moon will be completely within the Earth's shadow, will occur between 03:30 UTC and 05:07 UTC.

Where you can see

The eclipse will be visible from most of South America, Central America, Africa, Europe and Asia. In North America, the eclipse will be visible from the eastern part of the continent, including Mexico, the United States and Canada.

How to see

To view the eclipse, you will need to find a location with a clear view of the sky. You can see the eclipse with the naked eye, but using binoculars or a telescope will give you a more detailed view.

What to expect

During the eclipse, the Moon will appear darker than normal. The amount of darkness will depend on the location of the observer. In totality, the Moon will appear reddish or orange.

Event titles

Penumbral: The eclipse begins when the Moon enters the Earth's penumbral shadow. During this phase, the Moon will appear slightly darker than normal.

Eclipse lunar penumbral

Partial: The partial eclipse begins when the Moon enters the Earth's threshold shadow. During this phase, the Moon will appear as an orange or red disk.

Partial lunar eclipse

Totality: The total eclipse occurs when the Moon is completely within the Earth's threshold shadow. During this phase, the Moon will appear as a dark red disk.

Eclipse lunar total

Space: The eclipse ends when the Moon leaves the Earth's threshold shadow. The Moon will return to its normal appearance.

Space lunar eclipse

Security advice

Never look directly at the sun or eclipse without proper eye protection.
If you don't have eclipse glasses, you can use sunglasses with polarizing filters.
You can also use a telescope or binoculars with eclipse filters.

Enjoy the eclipse!