When to Watch the Total Lunar Eclipse: A Meteorologist's Guide
Tampa Bay 28April 5, 20251 min1,277 views
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- 🌕 A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the lunar surface.
- ⚠️ While the Moon is in shadow, some sunlight is bent by Earth's atmosphere, causing the Moon to appear a burnt orange or blood-red color.
Viewing Schedule and Duration
- ⏰ The Moon begins to enter Earth's shadow at 11:57 PM, with times provided for Tampa but applicable nationwide with time zone adjustments.
- ✨ Totality, when the Moon is fully in Earth's shadow, starts at 2:26 AM on Friday.
- ⏳ The period of totality lasts for about an hour, with maximum eclipse occurring at 2:58 AM Friday.
- 🔭 The Moon will completely exit Earth's shadow at 6:00 AM Friday, making this a long-duration event with ample viewing opportunities.
Viewing Tips and Sharing
- 📸 This event is ideal for photography, especially with a good camera and zoom lens.
- 👨👩👧👦 It's recommended to wake up children to witness this celestial event.
- 📲 Viewers are encouraged to share their photos with meteorologist Greg Dee on Instagram at Greg D weather.
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