Partial Lunar Eclipse to Occur on August 28
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Indonesia
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A partial lunar eclipse will take place in the early hours of Friday, August 28, as the Sun, Earth, and Moon align. During the event, the Moon will pass through the Earth's shadow, specifically entering the umbra, which is the darkest region of that shadow. The phenomenon will be visible to the naked eye without special equipment.
Observers in Brazil will see the eclipse reach its maximum at 1:13 a.m. Brasília time, when 96.2 percent of the lunar disk is obscured. In the United Kingdom, the eclipse will begin at 3:33 a.m. British Summer Time and peak at 5:12 a.m. with approximately 90 percent of the Moon inside the umbra. In the UK, the Moon will be low in the southwestern sky, which may create a moon illusion making it appear larger than usual.
The visual appearance of the Moon is a point of differing framing between the reports. A center left source focusing on Brazil emphasizes that this will not be a Blood Moon because the Moon does not enter the umbra completely. In contrast, another center left source focusing on the UK describes the event as a Blood Moon due to the reddish glow the Moon takes on. Both sources agree that the reddish color occurs because Earth's atmosphere scatters blue light and allows longer red wavelengths to pass through and illuminate the lunar surface.
Viewing conditions will depend on local weather. In the UK, forecasts suggest that while some areas may face clouds and heavy showers, central and eastern parts of England and Wales may have the best prospects for viewing.
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- The outlets of this lean provided factual astronomical data but differed on whether to label the event a Blood Moon based on the degree of lunar coverage.
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