When to see the lunar eclipse coming
Met Office spokesman Grahame Madge said: "At the moment, it is quite difficult to be precise, but it is possible that showers are developing in the eastern half of the UK."
"They will move reasonably quickly, but if it coincides with the peak moment of the eclipse, they could obscure the moon."
The Warning Zone Expands from Cambridge and Peterborough to the Scottish Borders. Madge said, adding that Wales, the south and west of England and most of Northern Ireland should have clear skies.
Although the lunar eclipse should last 103 minutes, take the start because the moon will always be below the horizon.
However, the partial eclipse will be visible for almost four hours
Gregory Brown, of the Royal Observatory of Greenwich, said: "We are missing a section of the eclipse due to the moo "Southeast observers will be able to see the eclipse a little longer than those in the north-west."
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Dr. Brown said: "Right now, the moon is passing through the shadow of the Earth, blocking the sunlight." However, instead of becoming black as one could & # 39; Expect it, the atmosphere of the Earth bends the sunlight on the moon, which makes it take on a dark red color. "
Mars will add to the shining spectacle under the blood moon when it reaches Perihelic opposition – where the red planet and the sun are on opposite sides of the Earth.
And those who are awake after 11 pm will be able to see the International Space Station (ISS), which is moving rapidly from west to east in the sky. It will appear as a bright star, before disappearing from view a few minutes later.
Unlike a solar eclipse, the lunar event can be seen without wearing eye protection.
Dr. Brown said: "As the entire eclipse When the moon is close enough to the horizon, the main thing to do is to have an unobstructed line of sight to the south-east . "Try to find an open space or a treeless hill and tall buildings around you. "
For those who live in storm warning areas in the hope of seeing the eclipse, Mr. Madge said to have a clear night sky could be the chance.
He said: "Thunderstorms will be widespread, but not necessarily" It is likely that some people will miss the event because of the storms but, again, it's worth it to be on the lookout and to be full of hope. "
The next total read in the United Kingdom will be on 19 January 2019.
Additional reportage by the Press Association