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As it is the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century and Mars is simultaneously lit up as a reddish object shining in the sky, according to Nikolas Zimmerman's expert Ubimet, they speak even of "the lunar eclipse of the century". 19659003] Become the lunar eclipse on 27.7.
During a lunar eclipse, the moon crosses the cone of shadow as the sunlit earth throws in space. As a result, this astronomical event takes place when the sun, the earth and the moon are almost exactly on a straight line. First, the moon enters the semi-shadow of the earth, before pbading through the shadow of the earth. The total lasts one hour and 43 minutes at the current lunar eclipse. Subsequently, the moon then leaves the shadow of the nucleus and then the partial shadow of the earth. In sum, the event lasts 6 hours and 14 minutes
The Vienna highlight at 22:22
The timing is perfect for this lunar eclipse, as it begins at the rising of the moon in the evening. In Vienna, for example, the moon is already slightly darkened at 20:29. The total eclipse takes place at 22:22, in the west, however, a little later. The moon does not disappear completely, otherwise it appears dark and reddish. Below the moon you will also see the glowing red Mars.
Time goes on
Next Friday, Central Europe will be between a depression over the North Atlantic and an altitude above above northern Russia. In the case of only slightly pronounced pressure contrasts, cumulus clouds form during the day, but in the evening they collapse again. In many places, good observation conditions are announced. More about the weather next week >>>
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