Total Lunar Eclipse to Be Livestreamed This Sunday, September 7
Skywatchers will have a chance to witness a total lunar eclipse-often called a “blood moon” due to the reddish hue the moon takes on during totality-this Sunday, September 7. The Virtual Telescope Project will host a free, live broadcast of the event, allowing viewers worldwide to observe the eclipse in real-time.
This eclipse offers a readily accessible astronomical event for anyone interested in space, nonetheless of location or weather conditions. Unlike solar eclipses,lunar eclipses are safe to view with the naked eye and do not require special equipment. The September 7th eclipse will be fully visible across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia, with the Virtual Telescope Project’s livestream providing a detailed view for those with obstructed skies or who simply wish to experience the event with expert commentary.
The eclipse will begin with a penumbral phase, where the moon passes through the Earth’s outer shadow, starting around 16:43:53 UTC. The partial phase,where a dark shadow begins to cover the moon,will commence at 18:50:48 UTC. Totality-the period when the entire moon is within the Earth’s umbral shadow-is expected to last for approximately one hour and 28 minutes, beginning at 20:52:53 UTC.
The Virtual Telescope Project’s livestream, featuring the embedded YouTube video with ID 6uXsqAiE_nM, will provide a close-up view of the eclipse as it unfolds. Viewers can access the broadcast directly through the Virtual Telescope Project’s website.
