Lunar eclipses

Trending 11/18/21, 00:14

Lunar lovers will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the longest lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years on Nov.19 at 4:02 a.m. EST. This exceptional natural phenomenon, known as a partial lunar eclipse, would appear as the last one of 2021, as People reported. When the Sun, Moon, and Earth queue up ...

News 05/26/21, 00:59

This week, night sky watchers and everyday folk alike have a rare chance to observe what has been called a “Super Flower Blood Moon.” What is so special? The so-called “Super Flower Blood Moon” comprises many astronomical events occurring at the same time. According to NPR, there will be a combination of ...

Science 04/30/19, 14:21

A space rock left a massive crater on the moon during January's total lunar eclipse.Spanish scientists reported Tuesday the meteoroid hit the moon at 38,000 mph (61,000 kph), carving out a crater nearly 50 miles (15 meters) across. It was the first impact flash ever observed during a lunar eclipse.The ...

Science 01/23/19, 17:04

Astronomers managed to capture the moment of an impact during this week's eclipsed moon.Spanish astrophysicist Jose Maria Madiedo of the University of Huelva said Wednesday it appears a rock from a comet slammed into the moon during the total lunar eclipse late Sunday and early Monday. The strike was seen ...

U.S. 01/20/19, 11:02

The celestial curtain will be rising soon on a lunar extravaganza.Sunday night, the Earth will slide directly between the moon and the sun, creating a total lunar eclipse. There won't be another until 2021.It will also be the year's first supermoon, when a full moon appears a little bigger and ...

America 01/17/19, 15:32

Here comes a total lunar eclipse and supermoon, all wrapped into one. The moon, Earth and sun will line up this weekend for the only total lunar eclipse this year and next. At the same time, the moon will be ever so closer to Earth and appear slightly bigger and brighter ...