Lunar eclipse July 27, 2018: When and where to see the Mofi

This is only when the lunar orbit meets the Earth's orbit at full moon, it is said in the Sternfreunde Association in Heppenheim in southern Hesse.

At the end of July, the show takes place in Germany. According to the association, the drama begins with the appearance of darkness late in the evening. "The lunar eclipse ends just after midnight, but we can see Mars all night," they explain. Many observatories, planetariums, astronomical associations and research institutes invite you to watch the show.

The total lunar eclipse is the longest of the century

The peculiarity is that the total lunar eclipse will be the longest of all the 21st century: an hour and 44 minutes completely in l & 39; shadow of the Earth. This duration of lunar eclipse will only be exceeded by two minutes on June 9, 2123.

In Germany, the moon will rise on July 27 in Munich at 8:48 pm, in Hamburg at 9:16 pm – the lunar eclipse has already started. "It's just redder and darker," says astronomer Carolin Liefke of the House of Astronomy in Heidelberg. "It's clear and obvious that he looks different from others."

Good luck seeing the Bloodmoon in the summer

Provided that there is no dense clouds 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 appears especially big during the Mofi – because of a chance

At the same time, Mars 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, however, this particular constellation occurs only every 15 years, most recently in 2003. On July 27, March is only about 58 million kilometers from Earth – the minimum distance , says Liefke

at the end of the 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 in the evening sky.

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