In Pics: Rare ‘beaver blood moon’ marks last total lunar eclipse until 2025

The first lunar eclipse of 2022 will occur on May 15 & 16, and will be a 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse. It will be visible in Africa, Europe and the US

Blood Moon: First lunar eclipse of 2022 on May 15 & 16

<p>A total lunar eclipse is expected to be visible in the United States on Sunday.</p>

<p>The phenomenon also called "Blood Moon" occurs as the Moon turns red during the lunar eclipse.</p>

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<p>It will be visible in several parts of the world including South America, Europe and the Middle East. The eclipse will be visible in New York&nbsp;and European nations including Greece, France, Italy and Spain.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-blood-moon-of-2022-what-is-it-and-why-ancient-civilisations-feared-it-476857">Also Read:&nbsp;First Blood Moon of 2022: What is it and why ancient civilisations feared it</a></p>

<p>It will also be visible in Turkey, Egypt and Hungary. Just as the Sun sets in North America, the Sun, Earth and Moon will align to create a total lunar eclipse on Sunday.</p>

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<p>Reports claim the eclipse will be visible in the United States on Sunday evening and is likely to last until May 16, however, the&nbsp;total eclipse when the Moon changes colour is expected to last just over an hour.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Super Blood Moon in 2021</strong></p>

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<p>According to NASA, during a lunar eclipse, the Moon turns red because the only sunlight reaching the Moon passes through Earth’s atmosphere.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NASA will Livestream the event as it takes place from Sunday. The Lucy spacecraft will observe the celestial phenomena.</p>

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A total lunar eclipse is expected to be visible in the United States on Sunday. The phenomenon also called "Blood Moon" occurs as the Moon turns red during the lunar eclipse.

A total lunar eclipse is expected to be visible in the United States on Sunday. The phenomenon also called "Blood Moon" occurs as the Moon turns red during the lunar eclipse. Psst! Want to see a total lunar eclipse? Watch #NASAScienceLive on May 15 when Earth sneaks between the Moon and the Sun. No matter where you are, or if your skies are clear, you can watch with us and @NASAMoon experts ready to answer your questions: https://t.co/oA5JWRRMx1 pic.twitter.com/Dcj9LG4aaJ — NASA (@NASA) May 13, 2022 × It will be visible in several parts of the world including South America, Europe and the Middle East. The eclipse will be visible in New York and European nations including Greece, France, Italy and Spain. Also Read: First Blood Moon of 2022: What is it and why ancient civilisations feared it It will also be visible in Turkey, Egypt and Hungary. Just as the Sun sets in North America, the Sun, Earth and Moon will align to create a total lunar eclipse on Sunday. Also Read: A super-long blood moon is gonna grace the skies soon. Here's how you can see it Reports claim the eclipse will be visible in the United States on Sunday evening and is likely to last until May 16, however, the total eclipse when the Moon changes colour is expected to last just over an hour. Watch: Super Blood Moon in 2021 According to NASA, during a lunar eclipse, the Moon turns red because the only sunlight reaching the Moon passes through Earth’s atmosphere. NASA will Livestream the event as it takes place from Sunday. The Lucy spacecraft will observe the celestial phenomena. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Blood Moon: What to expect & where the total lunar eclipse will be visible on Sunday

<p>Skywatchers across the globe will get to witness an amazing spectacle; a long-lasting blood moon in a few days.</p>

<p>It is a total lunar eclipse and will be fully visible from portions of the Americas, Antarctica, Europe, Africa and the East Pacific.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The full moon will be totally eclipsed by our planet, bathing the lunar surface in shades of deep red; hence the name 'Blood Moon'.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Universe: After 13.8 billion years, it's time to slow down</strong></p>

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<p>It is all set to happen on the 15th and 16th of May and as per reports, the event will be grander than usual. Moon will be near its perigee or at the point closest to Earth, which means it will appear a bit larger in the sky, a phenomenon called Supermoon.</p>

<p>As per National Geographic, the Earth's shadow will cast the moon a deep red colour and this amazing phenomenon will be visible for nearly 1.5 hours.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-blood-moon-of-2022-what-is-it-and-why-ancient-civilisations-feared-it-476857">First Blood Moon of 2022: What is it and why ancient civilisations feared it</a></strong></p>

<p>The total phase of the eclipse during which the moon will be its deepest red will begin around 3:29 am GMT on May 16 and last up till 4:54 am GMT the same day.</p>

<p>For those who are not in the locations where this breathtaking phenomenon will be visible a number of live streams on the internet can save you from the FOMO.</p>

<p><strong>Here are some:</strong></p>

<p>On May 16, NASA's Science Live YouTube webcast will begin at 01:32 am&nbsp;GMT.</p>

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<p>Slooh, a remotely managed online telescope astronomy service, will offer its own webcast on YouTube beginning at 01:30 GMT on May 16th.</p>

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<p>The famous Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles will hold a live lunar eclipse viewing party via a Livestream from the historic observatory.</p>

<p>According to the observatory, the Livestream will begin at 02:35 GMT and end at 07:50 GMT.</p>

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<p><strong>What will happen during the lunar eclipse?</strong></p>

<p>The Sun, the Moon and the Earth will line up properly, with Moon passing into Earth's shadow. Interestingly, this doesn't happen with Moon's every revolution around our planet, but roughly three times a year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>How to see it?</strong></p>

<p>Unlike a solar eclipse, you do not need a special piece of equipment to see this eclipse, you can view it with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.</p>


Skywatchers across the globe will get to witness an amazing spectacle; a long-lasting blood moon in a few days. It is a total lunar eclipse and will be fully visible from portions of the Americas, Antarctica, Europe, Africa and the East Pacific.

Skywatchers across the globe will get to witness an amazing spectacle; a long-lasting blood moon in a few days. It is a total lunar eclipse and will be fully visible from portions of the Americas, Antarctica, Europe, Africa and the East Pacific. The full moon will be totally eclipsed by our planet, bathing the lunar surface in shades of deep red; hence the name 'Blood Moon'. Watch | Universe: After 13.8 billion years, it's time to slow down It is all set to happen on the 15th and 16th of May and as per reports, the event will be grander than usual. Moon will be near its perigee or at the point closest to Earth, which means it will appear a bit larger in the sky, a phenomenon called Supermoon. As per National Geographic, the Earth's shadow will cast the moon a deep red colour and this amazing phenomenon will be visible for nearly 1.5 hours. Also read | First Blood Moon of 2022: What is it and why ancient civilisations feared it The total phase of the eclipse during which the moon will be its deepest red will begin around 3:29 am GMT on May 16 and last up till 4:54 am GMT the same day. For those who are not in the locations where this breathtaking phenomenon will be visible a number of live streams on the internet can save you from the FOMO. Here are some: On May 16, NASA's Science Live YouTube webcast will begin at 01:32 am GMT. × Slooh, a remotely managed online telescope astronomy service, will offer its own webcast on YouTube beginning at 01:30 GMT on May 16th. × The famous Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles will hold a live lunar eclipse viewing party via a Livestream from the historic observatory. According to the observatory, the Livestream will begin at 02:35 GMT and end at 07:50 GMT. × What will happen during the lunar eclipse? The Sun, the Moon and the Earth will line up properly, with Moon passing into Earth's shadow. Interestingly, this doesn't happen with Moon's every revolution around our planet, but roughly three times a year. How to see it? Unlike a solar eclipse, you do not need a special piece of equipment to see this eclipse, you can view it with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.

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