Post by TenebrousNova on Jul 27, 2018 15:35:14 GMT
Keep an eye out tonight everyone, I'm expecting photos! 
Skywatchers will be treated to the longest "blood moon" eclipse of the 21st Century on Friday.
"As it rises, during this total eclipse, Earth's natural satellite will turn a striking shade of red or ruddy brown.
The "totality" period, when light from the Moon is totally obscured, will last for one hour, 43 minutes.
At least part of the eclipse is visible from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, most of Asia and South America.
In the UK, rain clouds permitting, the Moon will appear entirely red - fully eclipsed by Earth - from when it rises at 21:00 to 22:15 BST.
On the same night and over the coming days, Mars will be at its closest point to Earth since 2003 - visible as a "bright red star" where skies are clear."
Skywatchers will be treated to the longest "blood moon" eclipse of the 21st Century on Friday.
"As it rises, during this total eclipse, Earth's natural satellite will turn a striking shade of red or ruddy brown.
The "totality" period, when light from the Moon is totally obscured, will last for one hour, 43 minutes.
At least part of the eclipse is visible from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, most of Asia and South America.
In the UK, rain clouds permitting, the Moon will appear entirely red - fully eclipsed by Earth - from when it rises at 21:00 to 22:15 BST.
On the same night and over the coming days, Mars will be at its closest point to Earth since 2003 - visible as a "bright red star" where skies are clear."
