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The dream of the astronomical summer night: Two special constellations illuminate the night sky on July 27 in Germany – a warm Friday night in the middle of summer.
The Moon dives into the shadow of the Earth, it is the longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century. Mars is as close to the Earth as it is rare. The show begins with the appearance of darkness in the late evening, according to the Sternfreunde Association in Heppenheim in southern Hesse. "The lunar eclipse ends just after midnight, but Mars is visible all night long." Many observatories, planetariums, astronomical associations and research institutes invite you to watch the show.
"It is noticeably redder and darker"
The show begins with the appearance of darkness in the late evening. The lunar eclipse ends shortly after midnight, but Mars is visible all night long. Many observatories, planetariums, astronomical associations and research institutes invite you to watch the show. The chances of seeing the sky show are not bad, says Magdalena Bertelmann of the German Meteorological Service. In the next week it will mostly clear up at night and there should be only a few clouds in the sky.
In Germany, the moon will be on 27. July in Munich at 20.48 clock in Hamburg at 21.16 clock – the lunar eclipse has already begun,
"It is noticeably more red and darker", announces Liefke . "It is clear that he looks different from the usual." Provided that there is no dense clouds in front of the view
The total lunar eclipse is the longest of the century
The peculiarity is: The eclipse Total lunar will be the longest of all the 21st century: The moon dives for an hour and 44 minutes in the shadow of the earth. This duration of the lunar eclipse will be exceeded by only two minutes on June 9, 2123.
Good luck seeing the moon of blood in summer
Provided that not dense clouds occur do not move in front of the view. A first forecast is planned one week before the first, so only around July 20, say the meteorologists of the German meteorological service. Liefke is optimistic about the season: "The chances are not bad in the summer."
The peak of the lunar eclipse is expected around 22:22
Mars is particularly important during the Mofi – because of a coincidence
At the same time, March appears particularly bright and tall. Because the red planet is close to the sun and the earth catches up with it on the inner track. On average, this particular constellation occurs only every 15 years, most recently in 2003. On July 27, Mars is only about 58 million kilometers from Earth – the minimum distance, says Liefke
At the end of lunar eclipse at 23:14 According to astronomers, the two celestial bodies are much higher, it is really dark and both are reddish. The show continues until midnight and people can watch the moon leave the Earth's shadow.
Not only the moon and Mars are clearly visible in the sky, but Jupiter and Saturn, as Liefke says. As soon as it's dark, they shine brightly in the evening sky.
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