See the Longest Lunar Eclipse of This Century

From ELLE

There have been some spectacular lunar and solar eclipses over the past few years, and next month brings another show for stargazers to check out.

The next total lunar eclipse will occur on July 27, 2018. A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through Earth’s shadow, during which, shorter light wavelengths of colour will be filtered out and longer wavelengths like red will push through the atmosphere, giving the moon a red hue, which is why the eclipse is colloquially called a "blood moon."

You won't want to miss this eclipse, as it will be the longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century, lasting one hour and 43 minutes.

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The eclipse will be completely visible over Eastern Africa and Central Asia, and will be partially seen over Western Africa, Eastern Asia, South America, Europe, and Australia.

Exact timings of the blood moon will vary depending on where in the UK (or the world) you are. But you will be able to see the eclipse up and down the entirety of the British Isles and the Blood Moon will rise over London at around 8.50pm.

As an added bonus, Mars will also appear especially large and bright in the sky that night as it moves toward its closest approach to Earth in 15 years, meaning eclipse watchers may be able to catch a great view of the red planet alongside the blood moon.

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