Astronomy Institute Forecast: Earth's Shadow Completely Covers the Moon
Red Moon Rises Due to Sunlight Passing Through Earth's Atmosphere
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] A total lunar eclipse, where the moon is completely covered by the Earth's shadow, will occur on the 8th of next month.
According to the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute on the 31st, this lunar eclipse can be observed starting from the partial eclipse phase, when the moon is partially covered by the Earth's penumbra, beginning at 6:08:48 PM. The total eclipse, when the moon is fully within the Earth's umbra, will start at 7:16:12 PM, reach its peak at 7:59:06 PM, and end at 8:41:54 PM.
Following this, the partial eclipse will continue again, and the entire eclipse process will conclude at 10:57:48 PM. This lunar eclipse will be visible in Asia, Australia, the Americas, and the Pacific region.
The time of the 'maximum eclipse,' when the moon is deepest within the Earth's shadow, is 7:59 PM. At this time, the moon's altitude is about 29 degrees, making it visible to the naked eye from locations with an unobstructed eastern horizon. During the total eclipse phase from 7:16 PM to 8:41 PM, lasting about 85 minutes, the moon will appear darker and redder than usual due to sunlight passing through the Earth's atmosphere.
The last total lunar eclipse visible in South Korea was on May 26, 2021. The next total lunar eclipse visible will be on September 8, 2025.
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