On 26th December 2019, we witnessed an annular solar eclipse. Almost always, a solar eclipse doesn't come alone; it comes along with a lunar eclipse. And sure enough, nearly two weeks later, we have a penumbral lunar eclipse. Like the solar eclipse, this too is visible to Sri Lanka.
In a penumbral lunar eclipse, the Moon goes through the penumbra, or the partial shadow of the Earth. Unlike the total lunar eclipse Sri Lankans were able to witness back on 28th June 2018, this will not be a "blood moon", it will simply become partially dark during the period.
The lunar eclipse will start at 17:07 UTC (or 22:37 SL time on 10th) and will end at 21:12 UTC (or 02:42 SL time on 11th). The greatest eclipse is at 19:21 UTC (or 00:51 SL time on 11th). You can find more details about it at http://www.eclipsewise.com/lunar/LEprime/2001-2100/LE2020Jan10Nprime.html. If you were curious about the author of that website, Fred Espenak is an American astrophysicist who has worked with the Goddard Space Center. He is also the owner of the two mind blowing photos below:
Happy hunting!
In a penumbral lunar eclipse, the Moon goes through the penumbra, or the partial shadow of the Earth. Unlike the total lunar eclipse Sri Lankans were able to witness back on 28th June 2018, this will not be a "blood moon", it will simply become partially dark during the period.
The lunar eclipse will start at 17:07 UTC (or 22:37 SL time on 10th) and will end at 21:12 UTC (or 02:42 SL time on 11th). The greatest eclipse is at 19:21 UTC (or 00:51 SL time on 11th). You can find more details about it at http://www.eclipsewise.com/lunar/LEprime/2001-2100/LE2020Jan10Nprime.html. If you were curious about the author of that website, Fred Espenak is an American astrophysicist who has worked with the Goddard Space Center. He is also the owner of the two mind blowing photos below:
Happy hunting!
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