Travel here for the best views of the July lunar eclipse

On July 27, the Moon will cross the center of the Earth 's shadow for the first time in seven years, creating the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century

. : The celestial event is mainly visible from the eastern hemisphere-Africa, Asia, Europe and Australia.

According to the Internet, from my perch in Edinburgh, Scotland, I could catch the end of the full, partial, and penumbral eclipse between 10 pm July 27 and 12:30 pm, July 28.

But these people in the Middle East, South Africa, and who float in the Indian Ocean will have seats in the front row of the Micro Blood Moon eclipse

plan a vacation last minute or just want to know which locations to follow on Instagram for filtered views, Time magazine has compiled a list of the best places (based on weather forecast and duration) to see the shadowing of the Moon .

(All times and local hours are provided by timeanddate.com.)

Cairo, Egypt

Start: 19:14 Jul 27

Pic: 22h21. July 27

End: 1:28 am July 28

Duration: 6 hours, 14 minutes

See you at the Great Pyramid of Giza or the Citadel of Cairo to see images worthy of drool in a clear sky.

Harare, Zimbabwe

Begins: 7:14 pm July 27

Peak: 22:21. July 27

End: 1:28 am July 28

Duration: 6 hours, 14 minutes

Enjoy the sights – in the sky and on the ground – among the wildlife of the forests of the capital Mukuvisi. 19659009] Limbadol, Cyprus

Beginning: 20:14 27 July

Summit: 23:21. July 27

End: 2:28 pm July 28

Duration: 6 hours, 14 minutes

The coastal town, known for its secular castle, promises breathtaking views from the outdoor Promenade Park.

Santorini, Greece

Start: 8:18 pm July 27

Summit: 11:21 pm. July 27

End: 2:28 am July 28

Duration: 6 hours, 10 minutes

The gorgeous island, with its whitewashed and cubic houses overlooking the sea, n? is not ideal for observing all phases of the eclipse. But, as pointed out Time the locals will be able to see "the whole moon moving in totality and all the totality itself".

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Starts 14 hours 27 July

Summit: 12:21 28 July

End: 3:28 am 28 July

Duration: 6 hours, 14 minutes

After a day Tanning on the beach, heading inland for the clearest views: The Jumeirah Village Circle or the Miracle Gardens of Dubai will probably be popular places. Or a hotel room at one of the city's famous buildings for a different perspective.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon pbades into the shadow of the Earth, which seems to "cover" part of the orb, turning it into a deep shade of red. (This coloration, due to Rayleigh scattering, is the same effect that gives sunsets their beautiful complexion.)

Unlike January's Super Blue Blood Moon, when the planetoid revolved around us, the day of this eclipse, The Moon is the farthest from Earth, appearing smaller in the sky – hence the title "micro".

Certainly the star of the show, the total lunar eclipse this month is accompanied by an act of opening: Mars should be very close to the Moon eclipsed on July 27 and 28 , allowing to see to the naked eye (if time allows).

An eclipse never travels alone: ​​The lunar event is sandwiched between two partial solar eclipses on August 13 and 11

To learn more, check out the list of the best Geek eclipses in the world. history of science fiction

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