In the night between the September 17 and 18, 2024we were able to observe the third eclipse of the year – the second and last eclipse lunar of the season.
In this case, it was a eclipse lunar penumbral which could be observed in the entire portion of the planet in which it was night: some areas of Europe, much of Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic and Antarctica.
The eclipse had a total duration of 4 hours and 6 minutesIn particular, the partial eclipse – when the Moon is in the dark shadow of the Earth – lasted for 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What was the 2024 eclipse season like?
The eclipse season 2024 It is composed, in total, of four eclipses: two lunar eclipses y two solar eclipses.
It is Lunar Eclipse of September 17/18 It was the second and last lunar eclipse of the year.
He primer eclipse It was a eclipse lunar penumbralwhich we were able to see on the night of March 25thIn the northern hemisphere, it coincided with the recent start of spring, while in the south, it was the beginning of autumn.
The 2024 season is made up of four eclipses: two lunar and two solar. Photo: Shutterstock
That astronomical phenomenon It could be seen in most of the Americas, eastern Australia, eastern Asia, and western areas of Africa and Europe.
He second eclipse of the year took place the April 8th and it was a shocking eclipse solar total.
One of the most anticipated astronomical events 2024, could be seen live in Mexico, the United States and the north of the American continent. And partially in western Europe, northern South America, the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and the Arctic.
To these was added this third eclipse of the September 17/18and partial lunar eclipse which could be seen in Europe, much of Asia, Africa, North America and South America.
And also in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans, as well as Antarctica and the Arctic.
When will the next eclipse of the 2024 season be?
He next and last eclipse of the year will take place on October 2, 2024 and At that time the current season will close.
It will be a annular solar eclipse (ring of fire) that can be observed in Argentina and Chilethe Pacific and Atlantic oceans and also in Antarctica.
The next and last eclipse of the season will be an annular solar eclipse or ring of fire. Photo: Clarín Archive
The luckiest places will be those located on Easter Island in the South Pacific Ocean, the Aysén region (Chile), and in a good part of the province of Santa Cruz (Argentina), for example in Puerto Deseado, Gobernador Gregores and Puerto San Julián, among others, stand out in Meteored.
In the City of Buenos Aires A partial solar eclipse will be visible that day, with a 42 percent obscuration, which will reach its peak at 5:37 p.m. (local time).