Watch Tonight’s Partial Lunar Eclipse, the Longest in 580 Years
The New York Times
The partial eclipse will turn the moon rusty reddish hues and be visible across North America and parts of South America, Asia and Australia.
When the moon shines in night skies on Thursday into the early hours of Friday morning, you will get a chance to witness a celestial phenomenon not seen since the 1440s.
A partial lunar eclipse, but really a nearly total lunar eclipse, is set to dazzle sky watchers and night owls early Friday morning (or late Thursday night if you’re on the West Coast). During the event, the moon will crawl into Earth’s shadow for just over six hours, the longest lasting partial lunar eclipse in 580 years.
Here’s what you need to know about Thursday and Friday’s eclipse, which is also being called a blood moon and a Beaver moon.
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