Night of the Red Moon and the Red Planet on July 27

Dubai: You do not have to you move next weekend to attend the night of the 'Red Moon & # 39; Red Planet & # 39; July 27th.

Getting Out of Your Home in the United Arab Emirates

The moon will turn red blood or reddish-brown on July 27 as the Earth's shadow covers the moon as the two celestial bodies line up. with the sun during a total lunar eclipse.

Long of 103 minutes, this eclipse is the longest of the 21st century and is visible from most parts of the world with the exception of North America

the red planet and the sun are directly on the opposite sides of the Earth.

Hbadan Al Hariri, chief executive of the Dubai Astronomy Group, said that observers of the Moon could see the event with the naked eye from anywhere in the country. The center of the event is happening almost in the United Arab Emirates and how we know it comes from the timing itself. It will be exactly midnight. The best place to observe it will be in the United Arab Emirates, the Middle East, in general. But this eclipse will be visible, even partially, ranging from Australia to Asia, pbading through Africa, Europe and South America, "Al said. Hariri at Gulf News

"It's one of the easiest and safest to watch. in the night sky. You do not need to go anywhere or have protection for your eyes. Just go out and raise your head at midnight and you will see the eclipse, "he added.

The eclipse will be the longest this time since the moon is the farthest from the earth, appearing smaller, and will enter center of the shadow of the earth.

Other planets will also be visible in the night sky this weekend.

"Mars is approaching very closely. This is the second time that it happens so close to Earth after 2003. Mars is now in the sky; people can see it after 9 pm It's a bright reddish planet on the eastern horizon and it's easy to spot it, "said Al Hariri

[68] .This will look like a star at the time. naked eye, but if you look through a telescope, you can see its features like the icecaps, the dust storm that's happening there now, so it will be very interesting. "

Al Hariri encouraged fans who want to see a more detailed view of celestial bodies through telescopes to come to the Al Thuraya Astronomy Center in Dubai. A special conference explaining the phenomenon will also take place. Those of Abu Dhabi can visit the astronomy observatory of Al Sadeem

"One of the best views of this night is that we can see Venus and in the middle from the sky we will see Jupiter and his moons, and at the same time we will see to the east, Saturn, his moons and his rings before the arrival of Mars ", explained Al Hariri

Al Hariri advised the enthusiasts avoid going to the desert to observe the moon because it is dangerous.

Details

Eclipse duration

Penumbral: (lighter part of the shadow) 6h, 13min, 48sec

Umbral: (dark center of shadow) 3hrs, 54min, 32sec

Total: (total lunar) 1h 42min 57sec

Timings

21:14, July 27: Beginning of the penumbral eclipse. The darkness of the Earth begins to touch the face of the Moon

22:24, July 27: Beginning of the partial eclipse. The moon begins to turn red

23:30, July 27: Beginning of the total eclipse. The moon will become completely blood red or reddish brown.

12:21, July 28: Maximum eclipse. The moon is closest to the center of the shadow

1.13am, July 28: end of the total eclipse

2.19am, July 28: end of the partial eclipse. The moon begins to move away from the center of the Earth's shadow

3:28, July 28: end of the Penumbral eclipse.

Source: Nasa and Al Sadeem Astronomy Observatory

Where to Go

Total Lunar Eclipse will be visible everywhere in the United Arab Emirates.

Astronomy Centers

In Dubai, the Al Thuraya Astronomy Center will hold a special evening of observation starting at 9 pm. This is an event with ticket. For more information, visit www.dubaiastronomy.com

In Abu Dhabi, the astronomy observatory of Al Sadeem will also have a special viewing for the public from from 20h. The entrance is free.