2024-03-22 14:05:13
A lunar eclipse occurs during the full moon phase when the Earth lines up exactly between the Moon and the Sun, casting the Earth’s shadow on the Moon. This shading dims the moon and can turn it bright red for several hours. Visible from one hemisphere of the Earth at a time, there are three types of lunar eclipses: total, partial, and penumbral. Credit: NASA
April’s solar eclipse has been stealing the headlines for many months, and rightfully so with millions of Americans in the path of totality.
But did you know that there is also a lunar An eclipse before the solar eclipse?
When the full moon rises in the late evening of March 24 into the early morning of March 25, it will pass through Earth’s penumbra, or the faint outer part of its shadow. This is called a solar eclipse.
Lunar eclipses are classified into three types: total, in which the Moon completely enters the Earth’s umbra (inner shadow), turning it deep red; partial, where only part of the moon passes through the umbra; and penumbral, where the moon moves through the penumbra only (the outer shadow), resulting in a subtle dimming.
When the Moon passes through Earth’s shadow, it makes the Moon look very unusual for a short period of time. This event is called a lunar eclipse, and it occurs about twice a year. Learn more about how a lunar eclipse works in this video! Credit: NASA Video
The penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible to all of North and South America. The moon will dim slightly during these nighttime hours, which can make for an interesting timelapse, even if it can be hard to see just by glancing at the sky.
Good viewing in the sky!
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