Spectacular lunar eclipse will be visible today in Peru | News

The lunar eclipse is an astronomical event, which consists of our planet preventing the Sun’s light from reaching the Moon, this causes a slight shadow that darkens the natural satellite. The fully eclipsed Moon takes on a dark reddish color (hence the famous name, “Blood Moon”), due to the separation of refracted light by planet Earth’s atmosphere.


This event can be observed in our sky as long as it is clear. The “Blood Moon” It will take place on the night of May 15 and the morning of May 16. For the city of Lima, the Lunar Eclipse will reach its maximum at 11:11 p.m. on Sunday. Although it is true that the eclipse begins at 8:32 p.m., the most important part of the event (entering the darkest part of the shadow) will begin at 9:27 p.m. on Sunday and end at 00:55 a.m. at dawn Completely ending the phenomenon at 01:50 am on Monday. Read also Pink Moon: Why is the Full Moon in April so called?

The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP), an agency attached to the Ministry of the Environment (MINAM), will record said event on Sunday from its headquarters at the Jicamarca Optical Observatory, where scientific researchers from the institution will capture this year’s “Blood Moon”.

The best places to contemplate this incredible astronomical event will be open areas or areas cleared of buildings and, if possible, avoid the light pollution of large cities.

Likewise, it is important to mention that, unlike solar eclipses, for this lunar event no type of device or eye protection will be necessary to observe it. A curious fact is that this type of perfect total eclipse it will not be observed again until June 25, 2029.

In this way, the IGP continues with its commitment to use technology and scientific research in order to promote science to the Peruvian population.

Watch the total lunar eclipse here

The NASA will broadcast the eclipse live with experts commenting on each step of the process. The eastern half of the United States and all of South America will have the opportunity to see each stage of the lunar eclipse. Totality will be visible over much of Africa, Western Europe, Central and South America, and most of North America. Don’t miss out on this fascinating astronomical event.
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Published: 5/15/2022


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