Longest Total Lunar Eclipse In Singapore On 28 July Will Feature A Brighter Mars Too We were granted a rare sight of a lunar eclipse, the supermoon and blue moon taking place simultaneously early this year in Jan. It was 152 years ago when this happened. If you missed the previous ultra rare 3-in-1 occurrence, you’ll have a chance to view the highly anticipated blood moon coming our way on Saturday (28 Jul). Expect a brief cameo from a brighter than usual Mars as well. What is it? Source A total lunar eclipse can only happen when the sun, Earth and moon are lined up perfectly. This phenomenon happens when the full moon passes through Earth’s shadow. When is it happening? The lunar event will take place on 28 July, this coming Saturday. It is expected to start from 1.14am, with a total eclipse at 3.30am that will last until 5.13am. How long would it last? A. whopping. 1 hour 43 minutes!! Source It’s the longest lunar eclipse in the 21st century. The reason for its remarkable length is that the moon will be passing through the central part of the Earth’s shadow. On a side note: the longest possible […]
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