Night of the Red Moon and the Red Planet on July 27

Dubai: You do not have to you move next weekend to attend the night of the 'Red Moon & # 39; Red Planet & # 39; July 27th.

Getting Out of Your Home in the United Arab Emirates

The moon will turn red blood or reddish-brown on July 27 as the Earth's shadow covers the moon as the two celestial bodies line up. with the sun during a total lunar eclipse.

For 103 minutes, this eclipse is the longest of the 21st century and is visible from most parts of the world except North America.

The heavenly treat also coincides with the opposition of Mars, when the red planet and the sun are directly on the opposite sides of the Earth.

Hassan Al Hariri, director of the Dubai Astronomy Group, said that event to the naked eye from anywhere in the country.

"The center of the event is happening almost in the United Arab Emirates and how we know that it comes from the timing itself.It will be exactly midnight.The best place to observe it will be in the UAE United Arab Emirates, in the Middle East, in general.But this eclipse will be visible, even partially, ranging from Australia to Asia, passing through Africa, Europe and the United States. South America, "said Al Hariri at Gulf News

" It's one of the easiest and safest to watch in the night sky. " so no need to go anywhere or have protection for your eyes – just go out and raise your head at midnight and you'll see the eclipse, "he added.

The eclipse will be the longest this time since the moon is the farthest from the earth, appearing smaller, and will enter the center of the earth's shadow.

Other planets will also be visible in the night sky this weekend.

"Mars is coming very close, it's the second time it's been so close to the Earth after 2003. Mars is now in the sky, people can see it after 9 pm." from a bright reddish planet on the eastern horizon and it is easy to spot it, "says Al Hariri

[68] [90] Al Hariri points out that Mars will not appear as big as the moon. It will look like a star to the naked eye. But if you look through a telescope. You can see its features like the icecaps, the dust storm that's happening there now. So it will be very interesting. "

Al Hariri has encouraged fans who want to see a more detailed view of celestial bodies through telescopes to come to the Al Thuraya Astronomy Center in Dubai." A special lecture explaining the phenomenon will also take place. Abu Dhabi can visit the astronomy observatory of Al Sadeem

"One of the best views of this night is that we can see Venus and in the middle of the sky we will see Jupiter and his moons, and at the same time we will see in the east, Saturn and his moons and rings before Mars arrives, "says Al Hariri

Al Hariri advises enthusiasts to avoid driving in the desert to observe the moon because it is dangerous.

Duration of the eclipse

Penumbral: (lighter part of the shadow) 6h 13min 48sec

Umbral: (black center of the l 39; shadow) 3hrs, 54min, 32sec

Total: (lunar total) 1h, 42min, 57sec

Timings

■ 9:14 pm, July 27: L & # 39 Penumbral eclipse begins. The darkness of the Earth begins to touch the face of the Moon.
■ 2224, 27 July: The Partial Eclipse begins. The moon begins to turn red
■ 23:30, July 27: Beginning of the total eclipse. The moon will become completely blood red or reddish brown.
■ 12:21, July 28: Maximum eclipse. The moon is closest to the center of the shadow
■ 1:13 am, July 28: End of the total eclipse
■ 2:19 am, July 28: End of the partial eclipse. The Moon begins to move away from the center of the Earth's shadow
■ 3:28, July 28 : end of the Penumbral Eclipse [19659003] Source: Nasa and Al Sadeem Observatory of Astronomy

Where to go

The Total Lunar Eclipse will be visible everywhere in the United Arab Emirates

Centers of ?? Astronomy

■ In Dubai, the Astronomy Center of Al Thuraya will hold a special evening of observation from 9 pm. This is an event with ticket. For more information, go to www.dubaiastronomy.com

■ In Abu Dhabi, the astronomy observatory of Al Sadeem will also have a special viewing for the public from 20h. The entrance is free.