When and where the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century will be visible

The lunar eclipse of July 27th will not be one.

Throughout the 21st century, there will be no longer, according to the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) of the United States.

In its different phases, the astronomical phenomenon will develop during 3 hours and 55 minutes .

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Regarding its phase of the most lucky spectators will be able to see the phenomenon for 1 hour and 43 minutes

"During a lunar eclipse the Earth blocks the sun's light reaching the moon, which means that during the night, the full moon disappears as the Earth's shadow covers it, "NASA explains.

The night of the eclipse will also be combined with the phenomenon known as " ] blood moon" named for the reddish color acquired by the satellite.

This is due to the visual effect that occurs when sunlight filters in the atmosphere and the orange and red colors are projected onto the moon.

Also, during the eclipse of July 27 the Moon will be in its "apogee" which is the point of its orbit farthest from Earth.

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That is why the movement of the Moon will be perceived more slowly and will better enjoy the l & # 39; eclipse

Where will it be visible?

The eclipse of July 27 will be visible in its entirety in ] Europe, Africa, Middle East, Central Asia and Australia

In Spain will be visible from all over the country in the ascending phase of the Moon, with the maximum point at 22:21 Peninsular Time (9:21 pm of the Canary Islands).

In Latin America, it can only be partially seen in the east of South America, as in the cities of Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

. of the Moon by the horizon. We will see a penumbral eclipse that is to say that the shadow will be projected on the satellite without blocking all the light.

On the other hand the eclipse can not be seen in the regions of Central and North America

] The best place to appreciate this phenomenon will be the eastern half of Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

There is the lunar sphere going "disappear" for 1 hour and 43 minutes

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