[Epoch Times, May 14, 2022](The Epoch Times reporter Xia Yu comprehensive report) The full moon in May this year will be red.On this Sunday (May 15) for the first time this yeartotal lunar eclipseDuring this time, the moon will glow scarlet, contrasting with its usual opalescent sheen.
The partial lunar eclipse will begin at 10:27 p.m. ET on Sunday,total lunar eclipseBegins at 11:29 p.m. that day. According to the EarthSky website, the total lunar eclipse will end at 0:53 a.m. ET on Monday, and a partial eclipse will end at 1:55 a.m. ET on Monday.
According to NASA, a lunar eclipse occurs when the moon, Earth, and the sun line up and the moon passes through Earth’s shadow. When the moon passes through the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra, the astronomical phenomenon is known as a total lunar eclipse, NASA said.
There may be multiple partial lunar eclipses each year, but total lunar eclipses are relatively rare.
The full moon in May was called the “Flower Moon” by early Native American tribes because it was the time of year when spring flowers bloom.
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, during a total lunar eclipse, most of the visible spectrum light from the sun is filtered out, and only red and orange wavelengths reach the surface. The moon turns red, often referred to as “blood moon」。
Unlike a total solar eclipse, when the moon’s shadow on Earth sweeps across the land relative to the sun’s position, the ideal viewing range is limited to a “path of totality” about 100 miles wide, while a total lunar eclipse has no such restriction.
Because total lunar eclipses are only visible at night, not everyone on Earth can see them, said Noah Petro, director of NASA’s Planetary Geology, Geophysics and Geochemistry Laboratory.
People in South America and eastern North America will be able to enjoy the lunar eclipse, he said. The total lunar eclipse will be visible to people in most of Africa, Europe and South America, and most of North America.
There are about two lunar eclipses a year, Petro said, and the next one will be in November. He then added that there won’t be another total lunar eclipse until March 2025.
How to watch a lunar eclipse
According to Petro, viewing a lunar eclipse with the naked eye is very safe.
“The great thing about an eclipse is that you don’t need gear other than a passion and interest in the outdoors and a clear vision,” Petro said.
For the best viewing conditions, avoid bright lights and tall buildings that might block your view, he said.
While the peak of the eclipse may only last for a short time, the moon’s hue changes throughout the night, Petro said. These changes make it interesting to watch the celestial phenomenon during the entire lunar eclipse, rather than at specific moments, he said.
If it’s cloudy or unable to watch the eclipse, you can watch a live stream from NASA.
According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, there will be seven more full moons in 2022:
June 14: Strawberry moon
July 13: Buck moon
August 11: Sturgeon moon
September 10: Harvest moon
October 9: Hunter’s moon
November 8: Beaver moon
December 7: Cold moon
The name associated with each full moon originates from a Native American tribe. These names vary from tribe to tribe, as the full moon has a different meaning in tribes each month or season.
Lunar and Solar Eclipses
According to the “Old Farmer’s Almanac”, in 2022, in addition to another total lunar eclipse, there will also be a partial solar eclipse.
To watch a solar eclipse, it is necessary to wear appropriate eclipse glasses to be safe, as the sun’s rays can damage the eyes.
People in Greenland, Iceland, Europe, Northeast Africa, the Middle East, West Asia, India and Western China will see a partial solar eclipse on October 25 this year. Not available in North America.
After this weekend, the next total lunar eclipse will be on Nov. 8 between 3:01 a.m. and 8:58 a.m. ET, showing astronomical beauty for people in Asia, Australia, the Pacific and South and North America.
peaking in 2022meteor showerThere are nine more games:
Southern delta Aquariids: July 29-30
Alpha Capricornids: July 30-31
Perseid meteor shower: August 11-12
Orionids meteor shower: October 20-21
Southern Taurids: November 4-5
Northern Taurids: November 11-12
Leonids: November 17-18
Geminids meteor shower: December 13-14
Ursids: December 21-22
To watch the meteor shower, it’s best to find a place with a good view and make sure you have a chair or blanket. Give your eyes about 20 to 30 minutes—without looking at your phone or other electronic devices—to adjust to the dark, so the meteor will be easier to spot.
Responsible editor: Li Huanyu#