When and where the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century will be visible

The lunar eclipse of July 27 will no longer be one.

Throughout the 21st century there will be another with a longer duration, according to the National Administration of Aeronautics and Space (NASA) of the United States

In its different phases, the astronomical phenomenon will develop for 3 hours and 55 minutes.

With regard to its total darkening phase, when the whole sphere is obscured, the luckiest spectators will be able to see the phenomenon for 1 hour and 43 minutes.

"During a lunar eclipse, the Earth interferes with the path of sunlight reaching the moon, which means that during the night, the full moon disappears as the Earth's shadow covers it." , explains NASA.

The night of the eclipse will also be combined with the known phenomenon, such as "blood moon", name This is due to the visual effect generated when sunlight filters into the atmosphere and that orange and red colors are projected on the Moon.

the eclipse of July 27, the Moon will be at its "apogee", which is the point of its orbit farthest from the Earth.

Consequently the movement of the Moon will be perceived more slowly and will allow to enjoy more the eclipse.

Where will it be visible?

The eclipse of July 27 will be visible in its entirety in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and Australia

In Spain, it will be visible from all over the country in the ascending phase from the moon. , with the maximum point at 22:21 Peninsular time

In Latin America, it can only be partially seen in the east of South America, as in the cities of Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. 19659008] In these cities and other nearby towns, it will be visible during the moon's exit to the horizon. There will be a visible penumbral eclipse, that is to say that the shadow will be projected on the satellite without blocking all the light.

On the other hand, the eclipse can not be seen in Central America and North America regions. this phenomenon will be the eastern half of Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

The lunar sphere will "disappear" for 1 hour and 43 minutes