2024-09-18 06:10:04
Keen observers are able to take advantage of the peak “harvest” moon with a partial eclipse from 2:42 a.m. to 6:41 a.m. Thursday morning.
Astronomy enthusiasts have to set their alarm to observe the unique sky that clears during the night of Tuesday September 17 to Wednesday 18. Also because, unlike the solar eclipse, the lunar eclipse is observable in the naked eye without any specific protection , which allows photography. keen to take magnificent photos. A star that can be admired by millions of people around the world, in France and overseas. But in France, we have to wake up very early to observe the double event since the moon’s peak was announced at 4:44 am on Wednesday.
We have a rare sight
A lunar eclipse occurs twice a year and requires three conditions to meet. This only happens when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun, casting its shadow on our natural satellite. The moon must also be full and near one of the points of intersection of its orbit with the ecliptic (the path of the sun in the sky).
Tonight, there is a lunar eclipse with a second phenomenon called “Super Moon”, which appears when the star is in a position close to the earth, which can make it bigger but also colorful. The smaller the surface, the smaller the size is predicted, because only the upper part of the Moon finds itself in the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow.
We saw the harvest moon
So enthusiasts have noticed a Moon that is closer to Earth than usual (357,530 km compared to the average distance of around 380,000 km), which can give it a color that can vary from red to orange through purple. For this reason, the French farmers would have given it the name “Harvest Moon” during which they can extend their harvest even after night thanks to the light emitted by this event.
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