Eclipse for lunar eclipse east sky

Early-Regling UK Stargeers are for a celestial treatment later this week as a partial lunar eclipse occurs just before morning on Friday.

The Earth will put its shadow on the moon. Unlike other parts of the world, the eclipse in the UK would be only partial, but still a dramatic spectacle, weather allowed.

As soon as the moon goes into the shade of the Earth, it will slowly become dark before a dark red bend, resulting in a stunning “blood moon”.

The last total lunar eclipse in the UK took place in 2022.

The penumbral phase (when the moon first enters the exterior shade of the Earth) will begin on 03:57 on Friday.

Partial eclipse – when the moon begins to move into the deep part of the Earth’s shadow – will start from 05:09.

The lunar eclipses appear from anywhere on the earth where the moon is above the horizon at that time.

The eclipse at 06:58 will reach its actual maximum; However, in the UK, the moon will already be set under the horizon, so we will not see it.

For the people of North America, most South America and Western Greenland, the eclipse will be total.

“If you want to get up super quickly to see it, I will definitely recommend that you try to see it in real life is really good,” the Royal Observatory, Greenwich’s astronomer Emo Bell is called.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, blocks the sunlight and puts a shadow on the surface of the moon.

There are three main types:

• Total lunar eclipse – The entire moon goes into the shadow of the earth and turns red.

• Partial lunar eclipse – The only part of the moon enters the shade of the Earth, causing a visible dark section.

• Penumbral lunar eclipse – a subtle phenomenon where the moon passes through the outer shade of the Earth, causing minor dimming.

People sometimes refer to a lunar eclipse as a “blood moon” because the way the moon can be a deep, copper red during the eclipse.

It is caused by a process that is known as “sand scattering”, which makes the sky blue and our sunset also red. It scatters more of small blue wavelength lights, allowing red wavelength light to appear for a long time.

During a lunar eclipse, all the light shining on the moon has come through the Earth’s atmosphere. It is as if every sunrise and sunset in the world is introduced on the lunar surface.

To get the best view of the eclipse, head in a clear, dark place.

“My top tip will be to ensure that you have a good view of the western horizon, as the moon will be in the west and it will be installed towards the western horizon,” recommends emo bell of the Royal Observatory.

Another top tip from IMO: It will be dark, so bring a light to help go around, but use a red torch if you can catch one. This helps to keep your eyes adjusted in the dark.

In addition, of course, check the weather forecast.

“Even though some people may say that it is not uncommon to get a lunar eclipse, because we can see one every few years, next time it comes around, it can be a cloud. So, if you can, definitely get out and try and take a look,” Emo said.

The next lunar planet appearing in the UK will be on 7 September 2025.