UAE now has the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century

The Emirates Space Agency has sponsored a series of astronomical observations organized by a number of astronomical centers of the country to monitor the phenomenon of the total lunar eclipse which the world will witness tonight and which will be the longest of the 21st century.
The Abu Dhabi Astronomical Center, the Astronomical Observatory of the Emirates, the Sadem Observatory, the Astronomy and Astronomy Center of Dubai, the Dubai Astronomical Group and the Vision from the eclipse through the high quality facilities and telescopes that characterize the Arab world. The entire eclipse should last an hour, 42 minutes and 57 seconds as the moon begins to enter the semi-shaded area at 21:15, and the partial eclipse begins at 22:24, while the eclipse total occurs at 23:30 and that the eclipse reaches its peak at 12:22 pm after midnight tomorrow morning, while the total eclipse ends at 1:12 followed by the end of the partial eclipse at 2:19. The moon emerges from the area The shadow ends and the lunar eclipse ends at 3:29 in the morning.
Dr. Mohamed Nasser Al Ahbabi, The sponsorship of these events is part of the strategic objectives of the Space Society Awareness Agency and the abundance of advanced astronomical centers and world-class astronomy capabilities in particular, which will allow the world to showcase its strengths. The National Space Sector
He stressed that all previous astronomical observations organized by the Agency and co-sponsored by a wide range of people, especially young people, have invited the Agency to sponsor these events to monitor the phenomenon today, considering that it plays a role. Is important to inspire young people to work in the space sector in the future, which will require them to study the scientific materials in their courses to acquire the skills necessary to succeed and excellence in science and technology of space and astronomy. Many planets, as this period is one of the best times to see many planets of the solar system, noting that the center will organize the efficiency of the restaurant located on Corniche Street facing the ADNOC building at 8pm and will include a conference on the phenomenon of eclipses and planets.
Engineer Nizar Salam, head of the team at the UAE Astronomical Observatory, said that what sets this unique night coincided with another astronomical event no less distinguished from the US. eclipse of the century: the alignment of the Sun, the Earth and Mars. Mars is able to meet the sun in the middle of the Earth and it's the best position corresponding to the orbit since March 2003 for Mars. He pointed out that the Astronomical Observatory of the Emirates is organizing an event to monitor the unique astronomical event using the latest astronomical observations, which will be broadcast directly through the external screens, in addition to installing telescopes and provide simplified explanations to the public. (19659004) Abu Dhabi police have called on the public to participate in monitoring the latest cosmic phenomenon that astronomers and astronomical observatories are waiting in many countries. Lieutenant-Colonel Sulaiman Mohammed Al Kaabi, Director of Innovation and Future Prospects at the Center for Strategic and Institutional Development, said: "The Abu Dhabi Police Participation is in with the events and is looking to the future.