There are people who are lovers of space and that the simple fact of turning towards the sky, seeing the stars, the sun and the moon seems so fascinating to them that it is not only satisfying, but even relaxing.
If you are one of those people who love space and the mysteries of the universe, this information interests you. On the night of May 15 and the early morning of May 16, a total lunar eclipse can be seen in almost the entire American continent.
According to EarthSky, this eclipse can be seen by people in America, Europe and Africa and is known as the “Blood Moon”, since the Earth is positioned in the middle of the moon and the sun, leaving the satellite without light for a moment. , which causes the moon to take on a completely red color.
According to published information, the eclipse will begin on May 15 at 8:33 p.m. (Central Mexico time) and will end until May 16 at 1:51 p.m. But the time in which the eclipse will be most appreciated will be from 10:30 p.m. to 11:54 p.m., since it will be the moment in which it will reach its maximum point.
This is the chronology that the lunar eclipse will take:
Experts assure that this incredible phenomenon can be observed with the naked eye, so it will not be necessary to use a telescope or any instrument to observe distant objects, unless you want to witness the eclipse in a better way.
In general, it is common for a total lunar eclipse to occur within two to three weeks of a solar eclipse. So it is quite common to witness two eclipses in a row in the same season. This 2022, the solar eclipse was present on April 30.
So now you know, if you want to enjoy this fascinating phenomenon, all you have to do is turn towards the sky at the best possible time.