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The Ancient Incas believed that the color of the moon in red was a misfortune
In January, a lunar eclipse unique will be called, which is called "bloody" or "red". Its unique character lies not only in the color, but also in the fact that it will occur simultaneously at the full moon. OBOZREVATEL, in reference to NASA, indicates where and when it will be visible.
The lunar eclipse will take place on the night of Sunday, January 20 to Monday, January 21. That night, the moon is approaching very close to the Earth. Eclipse will start at 3 hours and 34 minutes in global time and will end at 6 hours in 51 minutes. The complete phase of the eclipse will last from 4 hours 41 minutes to 5 hours 43 minutes. The maximum phase should last 5 hours 12.
Photo: Where to see the eclipse (NASA)
At this peak, the moon will be red or orange-red. This color will add the effect of passing our natural satellite in the shadow of the Earth.
The inhabitants of North and South America, Greenland, Great Britain and Northern Europe can see the "bloody" lunar eclipse. In addition, if there are no big clouds, they will be able to admire the Far East and the Far North of Russia.
With regard to a phenomenon as "bloody as it is full", there are many rumors and warnings. Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory say in particular that the ancient Incas saw a terrible sign in such darkening. And the Mesopotamians of ancient Babylon thought that the Red Moon was a tragedy.
Recall that we had previously reported that astrologers had explained what could be done during "the bloody eclipse" and what was impossible.
A They also wrote that the astrologer had said what to expect from the lunar eclipse on January 21st.
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