Don’t Miss The Stunning ‘Super Blood Moon’ Lunar Eclipse Tonight
A mesmerizing astronomical event is happening November 8 - and you'll be able to view it from your backyard!
Ameera Hammouda - Staff Writer
The night sky will be putting on a spectacular show tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8 – and you won’t want to miss it. A “super flower blood moon” lunar eclipse will be visible in the sky starting at 3 AM on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth is between the full moon and the sun. This mesmerizing phenomenon won’t happen again until 2025 according to scientists! During the eclipse, the moon will receive sunlight bent through the Earth’s atmosphere – and the color will change quickly during the eclipse window. Reddish sunlight will peak through, turning the moon a stunning shade of red.
The full moon will slide into and through the shadow of the Earth on the night of November 8.
If the skies are clear, skywatchers across much of North America, South America, Central and Western Europe will have a view of a total eclipse of the moon. That means that you can see it from your own backyard in Boston!
When to catch tomorrow’s blood moon eclipse in Boston?
According to Time and Date, the moon will begin to turn red at 3:02 AM on Tuesday, November 8, in Boston.
Then, the total eclipse will begin with a completely red moon at 5:16 AM. For the best view, head out around 5 AM the morning of November 8 to view a completely red moon.
The maximum eclipse (which is when the moon is closest to the center of the shadow) will occur at 5:59 AM.
The total eclipse will end at 6:32 AM tomorrow morning. Let’s hope we have clear skies in Boston to see it!
Viewing the lunar eclipse from a location like your backyard poses no danger to your eyes – unlike a solar eclipse. You will not need eclipse glasses, and you’ll be able to see the lunar eclipse for a much more extended period of time than a solar eclipse.
For best viewing, Space.com recommends heading outside at least 20 minutes before the eclipse starts, so your eyes will be adjusted to the darkness. Cameras, telescopes, and binoculars might need additional time to adjust to the different temperatures and humidity outside, so bring them out as soon as possible to avoid issues.
Let’s hope for clear skies and great views!