This Saturday there will be a partial solar eclipse known as the “black moon”. Know all the details in the following note. The Eclipse Lunar It can be seen throughout the country and people are already attentive to know what to do to be able to observe it. In May, Mexico will experience a new astronomical event. This will be one of the most spectacular moments of the year and you cannot miss it.
In order to see this astronomical event, experts recommend staying in open areas where there is no light pollution. They also specify that it is advisable to have optical instruments, such as binoculars or a telescope.
How does this Lunar Eclipse occur?
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. Lunar eclipses are much more frequent and less spectacular than solar eclipses. In that sense, the lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth stands between the sun and the Moon and thus prevents the passage of sunlight to the surface of the planet’s natural satellite.
“Because the Moon’s orbit is tilted about 5 degrees compared to Earth’s, our natural satellite usually avoids Earth’s shadow. And a lunar eclipse occurs precisely when it does not avoid it and the shadow of our planet is projected on it”, details RT.
Where can the lunar eclipse be seen?
The lunar eclipse of next May 16 will be appreciable from all over Spain, although in some territories it will not be possible to see it completely. This is the case of the peninsular northeast, including the Balearic Islands and Catalonia, where only the partial eclipse and the peak of this phenomenon (at 6:11 a.m.) can be seen, but not its end (around 6:54 a.m.). ).
In addition to Europe, the lunar eclipse in May can be enjoyed from various parts of the planet. In this way, it will also be visible from the United States, the central zone of Mexico and all of Latin America. Likewise, in Africa it can be seen, unlike in Asia, from where it will not be possible to follow this unique phenomenon.
What time does the Lunar Eclipse start in Mexico?
The institution adds that “the eclipse will have its maximum from 03:30 to 04:54, midpoint of the eclipse at 04:12 universal time (maximum from 22:30 to 23:54, midpoint of the eclipse 23:12 of the May 15, local time).
- 20:33 – The Moon enters the penumbra of the Earth
- 21:28 – The Moon enters the Earth’s umbra. Partial eclipse begins
- 22:30 – The Moon will be completely within the Earth’s umbra. The total eclipse begins.
- 23:12 – Midpoint of the eclipse
- 23.54 – The Moon leaves the terrestrial umbra. The total eclipse ends
- 00:55 – The Moon will be completely outside the Earth’s umbra. Partial eclipse ends
- 01:51 – The Moon rises from the Earth’s penumbra