During the eclipse, the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon during the full moon phase, and its shadow will steadily cover the Moon’s surface.
The Moon’s brightness will dim before taking on a reddish hue. The dustier the air, the redder the Moon’s makeover, said Science Centre.
“From Singapore, we might be able to see the Moon only when it reaches maximum eclipse or later,” it said.
“We will see a red moon rising from our horizon and it will get brighter as it moves out of Earth’s umbra (innermost shadow) gradually.”
The phenomena will be visible to the naked eye, but binoculars or telescopes can enhance the experience, it said.
It advised observers to seek darker locations, ideally with an unobstructed view of the eastern horizon.
“Singapore’s weather conditions and frequent cloud cover can also affect visibility of this occurrence. As such, observers should also check the weather forecast for clear skies.”
Total lunar eclipses happen once every three to four years, and different parts of the world might see different phases of the eclipses.
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The Moon’s brightness will dim before taking on a reddish hue. The dustier the air, the redder the Moon’s makeover, said Science Centre.
“From Singapore, we might be able to see the Moon only when it reaches maximum eclipse or later,” it said.
“We will see a red moon rising from our horizon and it will get brighter as it moves out of Earth’s umbra (innermost shadow) gradually.”
The phenomena will be visible to the naked eye, but binoculars or telescopes can enhance the experience, it said.
It advised observers to seek darker locations, ideally with an unobstructed view of the eastern horizon.
“Singapore’s weather conditions and frequent cloud cover can also affect visibility of this occurrence. As such, observers should also check the weather forecast for clear skies.”
Total lunar eclipses happen once every three to four years, and different parts of the world might see different phases of the eclipses.
Continue reading...