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On Friday, July 27, the inhabitants of the Earth will be able to observe two rare astronomical phenomena: complete lunar eclipse and great opposition to Mars. According to Sky and the telescope, the eclipse will become unique, as it will last 104 minutes and become the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century. Mars will approach the immediate distance from the Earth and the Sun for the first time in 15 years.
It is noted that the complete eclipse of the Moon will last 1 hour 44 minutes or 27 minutes longer than the eclipse, which could be observed in January. To beat this record can only darken on January 9, 2123, which lasts one hour and 46 minutes.
Observe the partial lunar eclipse may be already at 21:24 on July 27, the complete lunar eclipse will begin at 22:30, and its peak will reach about 23:21 The total duration of all phases of the eclipse is six hours and 14 minutes
The observation of the eclipse will be possible in the territory of Ukraine. At the same time, in the dark the moon will seem less common because of the specificities of the satellite orbit.
The same day, it will be possible to observe the connection of the Moon and Mars, while the Red Planet will pass to the point of maximum approach with the Sun. Watch the connection of celestial bodies will look open to the naked eye. And the Moon and Mars will be of a reddish hue
The maximum convergence of the red planet with the Earth will take place on July 31st.
March 31 the inhabitants of the Earth were able to observe the "Blue Moon" – the second of the calendar month is full. The next similar phenomenon will be observed by the inhabitants of our planet on October 31, 2020.
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