Lunar Eclipse
During the night of March 13th and early morning of March 14th, we will be getting a rare opportunity to observe a full lunar eclipse. Lunar eclipses happen twice a year but are only visible in certain parts of the world when they do. This year we are in the ideal location for viewing the lunar eclipse as it will be occurring during the middle of our night when the Moon is at its zenith. Lunar eclipses require no special eyewear, but a telescope or binoculars can help. Travelling out of the city to avoid light pollution will give you an even better view as well, but it isn't necessary. The eclipse will be visible anywhere in the city.
The eclipse will begin at 11:09 pm and will become a full eclipse at 12:26 am. During the eclipse, the Moon will turn a reddish colour. This is a result of the way light passes through the Earth’s atmosphere and will hit the Moon. You can imagine it as all the sunrises and sunsets of the world hitting the Moon during an eclipse as the only sunlight which can reach the visible Moon at that time must bounce off Earth.
The eclipse will begin to end at 1:31 am as the Moon moves out of Earth’s shadow and it will end completely at 2:47 am. Experiencing an eclipse lets you share the wonder that countless generations of humanity have experienced during this event. Set your alarms and give the Moon a night to amaze you. The Moon clothed in sunrise and sunset is a sight you need to see at least once, but if you see it once you will make sure to see her again in her most striking visage.
