How rare is a total lunar eclipse and what happens during the phenomenon?
A Blood Moon eclipse rose over the Goddess of Liberty atop the Texas State Capitol in Austin on May 15.Election Day won’t be the only major event taking place next week — a unique celestial event is also on the horizon Tuesday.
North Texans, along with people across North America, will have the chance to witness a total lunar eclipse that morning.November’s total lunar eclipse is known as a “Blood Moon” because of its reddish hue.. Total eclipses are considered rare and take place when the moon and the sun are on exact opposite sides of the Earth, with a small amount of the sunlight making the moon appear red.
“During a lunar eclipse, the moon turns red because the only sunlight reaching the moon passes through Earth’s atmosphere,” the space agency’s website says. “The more dust or clouds in Earth’s atmosphere during the eclipse, the redder the moon will appear.”shows mostly clear skies in the Dallas area Tuesday night, meaning the eclipse should be visible to most people., which was given that name because the moon was at its closest point to the Earth that month.
The total eclipse begins in Dallas at 4:16 a.m. Tuesday and ends at 5:41 a.m., during which the moon will turn a coppery red, . The eclipse is predicted to peak at 4:59 a.m., when the moon is closest to the Earth’s shadow, or umbra.Unlike solar eclipses, it is safe to view a total lunar eclipse with the naked eye. You won’t need any extra protective eyewear. However, binoculars or a telescope may enhance your viewing experience.
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