Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position
- The Americas will experience a near-total lunar eclipse, with 96% of the moon's surface obscured.
- The eclipse will occur Thursday night into Friday and will be visible to billions across North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
- The partial phase of the eclipse will last over three hours, while the entire event will last 5 ½ hours, peaking just after midnight EDT.
- This is the second lunar eclipse of the year and the fourth eclipse overall, following a total lunar eclipse in March.
- The next complete lunar blackout will be on New Year's Eve 2028.
A near-total lunar eclipse is set to take place, with the Americas positioned for optimal viewing. Almost the entire lunar surface will be obscured, making this a significant partial eclipse.
The event will be visible to billions across North and South America, as well as parts of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, provided the weather is clear. The partial phase will last over three hours, while the entire eclipse will span 5 ½ hours, peaking just after midnight EDT.
This lunar eclipse marks the second of the year and follows a total lunar eclipse that occurred in March. The next complete lunar blackout is scheduled for New Year's Eve 2028, with another full lunar eclipse not expected until 2029 for North and South America.
即将发生近乎完全的月食，美洲处于最佳观赏位置
即将发生的近乎完全月食，美洲处于最佳观赏位置。几乎整个月球表面将被遮挡，使这次月食成为一个重要的部分月食。
此次事件将对数十亿人可见，覆盖北美和南美以及欧洲、非洲和中东的部分地区，前提是天气晴朗。部分阶段将持续超过三个小时，而整个月食将持续5个半小时，峰值时间在东部夏令时间午夜后不久。
这次月食是今年的第二次，之前在三月发生过一次完全月食。下一个完整的月食定于2028年新年前夕，而北美和南美的下一个完整月食要到2029年才能看到。