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He first lunar eclipse of 2024 is about to happen, so if you are a fan of astronomical events, this is an opportunity you can't miss! It will occur on the night of March 24-25 and the good news is that it will be visible to the naked eye in most of America, as well as half of Asia, Australia and parts of western Africa and Europe. Here we detail its chronology, schedule from Mexico and everything you need to know about it.
According to Starwalk Space the lunar eclipse will begin on March 25, 2024 at 12:53 hours of the Mexico time, while its maximum splendor will be reached at 03:12 hours, ending at 05:32 hours, so its total duration will be 4 hours and 39 minutes. It will occur in the Constellation of Virgo and it will be a penumbral eclipse; the most subtle and difficult to observe.
During a penumbral lunar eclipse, like the one that will take placee March 25, 2024, the lunar disk does not turn red nor does it appear as if a part of the Earth's natural satellite has been removed, but the Moon will only appear slightly obscured. In fact, changes in its appearance will not be noticeable until the lunar disk is approximately two-thirds of the way into the penumbral shadow.
Therefore, being a penumbral lunar eclipse, the astronomical event of March 25th It will be visible in Mexico only if the skies are clear and it is free of light pollution. The more of the lunar disk that enters Earth's shadow, the more noticeable the eclipse will be.
How to see the lunar eclipse on March 25, 2024 from Mexico
Astronomers believe that during the March 25 eclipse, 95.6% of the Moon will be in shadow penumbral, which means there will be many chances of seeing the astronomical event naked eye. However, keep in mind that this type of eclipse is very difficult to observe, so we suggest some tips to appreciate it:
- Look at the Moon near the time the eclipse peaks; that is, around 03:12 on March 25, 2024.
- If you live in an area with tall buildings, make sure the Luna is not hidden behind any of the buildings. To know in advance the position of the Earth's natural satellite where you are, use applications such as Sky Tonight to know what the location of the body will be at the exact moment the eclipse occurs.
A penumbral lunar eclipse such asl March 25, 2024 occurs when only the outer and lighter shadow of the Earth; The gloom falls on the lunar disk. A lunar eclipse can only occur on a Full Moon, when the Sun, Earth and Moon are aligned in space, with the Earth in the middle.
At those moments, the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon, causing a lunar eclipse. Because the plane of the Moon's orbit is tilted relative to the plane of Earth's orbit, different parts of the Earth's shadow (umbra or penumbra) can prevent sunlight from reaching the Moon.
He lunar eclipse of the March 25th It will be the first of 2024, followed by three more eclipses:
- Total solar eclipse: April 8
- Partial lunar eclipse: September 18
- Annular solar eclipse: October 2
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