First Lunar Eclipse 2022: Will Your City See a Blood Moon? Check out what NASA has revealed
The first lunar eclipse of 2022 will be a spectacular sight for skywatchers. Know if your city will be witnessing this super Blood Moon.
First lunar eclipse of 2022: A few weeks ago we saw the first partial solar eclipse of the year, and now skywatchers have another chance to get a mesmerizing view of this year’s first lunar eclipse. The world will witness the first total lunar eclipse of the year on May 15, which is today. The world will see a ‘Super Moon’, which means the moon is set to look larger than its usual size. Also, it will be slightly red in color, that’s why it’s called the ‘Blood Moon’.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth’s shadow. Only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in a straight line with the Earth between the other two planets can this happen. A lunar eclipse occurs when it casts a shadow over the surface of the moon. According to the European Space Agency (ESA), a lunar eclipse occurs only under a full moon and can last up to 6 hours. During a lunar eclipse, two shadows are formed. The first type is called umbra (full shade, falling over a narrow strip of land). It is the dark center of the eclipse’s shadow. Here’s when, where, and how to watch the first Lunar Eclipse of 2022. Also Read: Check the Blood Moon Date and Where It Will Show in the World
Lunar eclipse 2022: See when and where
The first lunar eclipse of 2022 will all happen on May 16 and May 16. The eclipse will begin at 10.27PM (Eastern Standard Time) on May 15, which is around 7 :02 am on 16 May India time. . However, the lunar eclipse will not appear in India. NASA has mentioned that the eastern half of the United States and all of South America will be lucky enough to witness every phase of the lunar eclipse. Also Read: Watch Bloody Moon This Weekend; NASA says ‘eclipse of the Americas’
Basically, a total lunar eclipse will be visible in the Southern Hemisphere. So some cities like Rome, Brussels, London, Paris, Havana, Johannesburg, Lagos, Madrid, Madrid, Santiago, Washington DC, New York, Guatemala City, Rio de Janeiro and Chicago among others will witness lunar eclipse. Meanwhile, Ankara, Cairo, Honolulu, Budapest and Athens will see a partial lunar eclipse.
How Indians can witness a Lunar Eclipse
Since the lunar eclipse will not be visible in India, those interested will have to rely on the online streaming event of the eclipse on NASA. From 8:33 a.m. IST on May 16, the space agency will stream the lunar eclipse on NASA.gov/live and Youtube Channel.