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How to watch a total lunar eclipse in 2018?

2018-03-04 20:48:00

On the evening of January 31, 2018, most parts of China will see a very rare lunar eclipse. Unlike previous total lunar eclipses, this lunar eclipse will contain both a super moon and a red moon. The total lunar eclipse is fully named "Super blue Moon Total lunar eclipse", which was last seen 152 years ago. Such a grand spectacle in the sky is worth looking forward to.

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Total lunar eclipse

Total lunar eclipse:
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Time of occurrence: The specific observation time was 19:48-23:12 on the evening of the 31st, of which the red moon phase was 20:52-22:08, lasting for 1 hour and 16 minutes.

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Total lunar eclipse observation range: On the evening of January 31, China, Asia, Oceania, North America can watch a total lunar eclipse (red moon), NASA will also broadcast this total lunar eclipse, in most parts of China will be able to watch the whole process of total solar eclipse

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This time to watch the total lunar eclipse, the naked eye can see, for astronomy enthusiasts, prepare a telescope can be more detailed observation.

The whole process of a total lunar eclipse:
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During a total lunar eclipse, the moon takes on a rare bronze color.

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The earth blocks the sun's light, and only part of it hits the moon after refracting through the Earth's atmosphere.

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The color change occurs when the moon's reflections pass through the Earth's atmosphere and reach the human eye.

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The process of a total lunar eclipse is divided into five stages: initial waning, eclipse, extreme eclipse, brightness and rejuvenation.

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