The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced an upcoming lunar eclipse—popularly known as a “Blood Moon”—which will be visible across Africa, parts of the United States, and several other regions around the globe.
According to NASA, the celestial event will begin on Friday at 9:23 PM ET as the moon enters the outer region of Earth’s shadow (the penumbra).
The eclipse will progress into its partial phase at 10:33 PM ET, as Earth’s inner shadow begins to envelop the lunar surface, creating a distinct visual effect appearing to take a “bite” out of the moon.
Key milestones for the eclipse schedule include:
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Initial Contact: 9:23 PM ET — Moon enters Earth’s outer shadow.
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Partial Eclipse Begins: 10:33 PM ET — Earth’s shadow begins covering the lunar surface.
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Peak Eclipse: 12:12 AM ET — More than 96 percent of the moon’s surface will be shrouded in darkness, yielding a deep reddish glow.
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Conclusion: 3:01 AM ET — Moon fully exits Earth’s shadow, ending the event.
Astronomers and stargazers in viewing zones are advised to observe the phenomenon during its midnight peak for the clearest view of the reddish lunar disk.
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