96 Percent of Moon Covered Visible to Naked Eye Tonight
- Partial lunar eclipse to occur tonight following the total solar eclipse of August 12.
- Maximum eclipse anticipated at 12:13 AM Eastern Time on August 28.
- Astronomical phenomenon safe to observe with the naked eye without devices.
In an era driven by science, astronomy, modern engineering, and online satellite monitoring, public interest in tracking rare celestial events is at an all-time high. Following the total solar eclipse on 12 August, a partial lunar eclipse is taking place tonight. It is reported that this deep lunar eclipse will be visible from North and South America, Africa, and Western Europe. According to local daylight time, the moon will rise in the region of Aquarius at around 7:30 PM.
According to US Eastern Time, the lunar eclipse will begin at 9:23 PM, when the moon first enters the outer part of Earth's shadow, known as the penumbra. However, visible changes will start at 10:33 PM, when the moon enters the darker inner portion of Earth's shadow, initiating the partial lunar eclipse.
As a result, the onset of the partial lunar eclipse will be visible in the eastern United States. In the Mountain Time region, the eclipse will start shortly after moonrise, while on the West Coast, the partial eclipse will be visible almost right at moonrise.
The eclipse will continue overnight in the eastern US. The peak of the eclipse will occur at 12:13 AM on 28 August, when 96 percent of the moon's total surface will be covered by Earth's inner shadow. Only a narrow strip on the moon's northeastern edge will remain bright white, while the rest will appear dim orange or reddish.
The full moon of August will occur at 12:19 AM on 28 August. This August full moon is also referred to as the 'Sturgeon Moon,' named by local indigenous communities after a lake fish that was abundant during this time of year.
The partial lunar eclipse will end at 1:51 AM as the moon emerges from the Earth's dark inner shadow. Finally, just before 3:02 AM on 28 August, the moon will exit Earth's outer shadow completely, marking the total end of the event.
Astronomers note that unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses unfold gradually and can be safely viewed with the naked eye without protective gear or specialized instruments. Consequently, there is no rush to capture a brief moment.
//DBTech/Astronomy.com/BTO/MIS//
