Asia, America look at the sky for the “super blood moon” | World Bank Space News

This phenomenon occurs when the total lunar eclipse coincides with the moon at the closest position to the earth.

Astronomers say that stargazers throughout the Asia-Pacific region and the Americas will have the rare opportunity to observe the “Super Blood Moon” on Wednesday, which is a huge orange-red moon. Astronomers say this will be a once-in-a-year performance.

The super moon is the result of the first total lunar eclipse in more than two years, which occurred at the same time as the moon was closest to the earth.

The solar eclipse is scheduled to begin at 08:47 GMT, and the moon is expected to be completely hidden in the shadow of the earth between 11:11 and 11:26 GMT – in the Asia-Pacific region at night and in the Americas before dawn.

The moon will turn black and red-this is the result of the sun’s rays being refracted in the earth’s atmosphere. Experts say that the color changes with each lunar eclipse, and the more dust or clouds in the earth’s atmosphere, the redder the moon will appear.

Unlike a solar eclipse, this phenomenon can be safely seen with the naked eye.

During the Super Moon period, the Moon was the closest to the Earth, only 360,000 kilometers (225,000 miles) apart.

By then, it looks 30% brighter than the furthest place, 14% larger than the furthest place, and a difference of about 50,000 kilometers (30,000 miles).

??? Super Moon + Total Lunar Eclipse? The show begins.

Tomorrow in the hour before dawn, the moon will pass through the shadow of the earth. If you live in Southeast Asia, Polynesia, Western United States, or Central and South America, please set an alarm. Map and detailed information: https://t.co/3vvbhoyLBL pic.twitter.com/ow7W4eaflj

-NASA (@NASA) May 25, 2021

The full moon in May is called the “flower moon” because it occurs when the spring flowers are in full bloom.

“The interest is very high,” said Andrew Jacobs, curator of the Sydney Observatory, to AFP.

Jacobs will host a COVID-19 safe viewing event through binoculars and professional speakers. “I look forward to a clear night.” The event will also be broadcast live, and 20,000 users have already been registered.

For those who wish to watch this event in person, Jacobs predicts that the best place to watch will be “Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Ocean.” New Guinea also has a good view. “

He said: “The Americans saw it early in the morning, but not necessarily all parts of the eclipse.”

According to NASA’s Bill Cooke: “People in Hawaii and the Aleutian Islands will see the entire eclipse-it will be a great showcase for them.”

It is expected that the next Super Blood Moon will be held in 2033.