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It occurs between the night of this Sunday (20) and the dawn of Monday (21) – Brasilia time – the first total lunar eclipse of 2019, which will culminate in the phenomenon called "Blood Moon" . In Roraima, the eclipse is visible from 22:30. The phenomenon is expected to last 30 minutes and will be visible throughout Brazil.
According to the Astronomy and Science Club of Roraima, it will not be necessary to use special equipment to view the eclipse because it can be seen with the naked eye . In a video posted on the social network page, the club explains how the blood moon unfolds.
"The sun emits lights of all colors, but when the moon is near the Earth, only low frequency colors are reflected in the Earth's atmosphere on our natural satellite, which makes the moon red, "informs a pbadage the video.
In the state, the curious and the astronomy enthusiasts will be able to follow the phenomenon starting from 22h30 this Sunday (20), in half-light phase. An hour later, at 11:30, the shadow of the Earth must begin to cover the moon, but Monday (21), at 12:40, the moon will be completely covered and reddish.
In July, there will be another visible eclipse in Brazil, but in addition to being partial, the whole country will not be able to follow completely. The next total lunar eclipse observed in the country will be only in 2022.
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