The moon of blood fascinates astronomers of Singapore in the longest eclipse of the century

SINGAPORE: On Saturday, July 28, a "blood moon" captivated astronomers in Singapore, as it was covered in shadow for the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century.

The total eclipse lasted an hour, 42 minutes and 57 seconds, although a partial eclipse preceded and followed, meaning that the moon spent a total of nearly four hours in the afternoon. shaded shadow of the Earth, according to NASA.

The eclipse coincided with the closest approach to Mars in 15 years, with the red planet hovering near the moon tinged with red

Astronomy enthusiasts gathered at Marina South Pier and other places in Singapore to witness the show.

Others saw the exhibition from wherever they could

The eclipse was visible in much of Asia, and the nearby Batam escapade was no exception

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth takes a position in a straight line between the moon and the sun, erasing the direct sunlight that normally makes our satellite whitish-yellow.

The moon moves to a similar position every month, but the tilt of its orbit means that it normally passes above or below the Earth's shadow – the most months, we have a full moon without eclipse

When the three celestial bodies are perfectly aligned, the Earth's atmosphere diffuses blue light from the sun while refracting or bending the red light on the moon, usually giving it a pink blush

Unfortunately for those who missed the eclipse on Saturday, the next lunar eclipse of 39 such a length will occur only in 2123.