KYODO NEWS reports (Nov. 9) Residents of Japan witnessed a rare celestial event on Tuesday night not seen in 442 years, a total lunar eclipse. and Uranus was hidden by the Moon at the same time.
Another cosmic phenomenon is beginning with a partial lunar eclipse. which parts of the moon appear to disappear at 6:09 pm, with a total lunar eclipse from 7:16 pm to 8:42 pm
astronomical phenomenon It quickly gained popularity on social media Twitter in Japan, as the clear sky in Tokyo allowed more people to take pictures. “Blood Moon”, when a total lunar eclipse turns the moon red.
About 50 people, including local grade 6 student Ayane Koyanaki, took part in a lunar eclipse viewing event held at an observatory in Sakai. Osaka Prefecture
“This is the first lunar eclipse I have ever seen in my life. I was excited when the moon started to turn red,” said the 12-year-old girl.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon’s orbital line.
Because the Earth’s atmosphere acts as a lens. The moon will not darken unlike a solar eclipse But it appears in different shades. From bright orange to dark shades depending on conditions such as dust in the atmosphere
Covering Uranus also varies by region. But it can be seen in Tokyo for about 40 minutes from 8:40 pm
Although hiding the sun’s rays is not difficult to find. But the moon to hide another planet completely. This only happens when the sun, earth, moon and planets are almost on the same straight line.
As reported by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. The last total lunar eclipse and total solar eclipse was in July 1580, or 442 years ago, when the Moon eclipsed Saturn.
The watchtower said The next time the planet will be eclipsed by the Moon is 322 years from now, in July 1844, when the Moon will once again eclipse Saturn.
