The Next Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible From Louisiana And You Won’t Want To Miss Out
Do you remember the epic solar eclipse from 2017, when the entire nation stopped to stare at the sky as our sun faded eerily from view? Well, there’s another astronomical event coming up in just a few short weeks, though you won’t have to wear those goofy glasses to see it!
Stay up a little late on January 20th, because there’s a total lunar eclipse coming our way - and it will be your last chance to see one like it until 2021. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss it!
Don’t worry, you won’t be up too late; the eclipse will take place from roughly 9:15 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Central Time.
While lunar eclipses are far more common than the solar eclipse we saw in August of 2017, there are three types of lunar events and we’re lucky to be in the zone to see the rarest among them: a total lunar eclipse.
During a total eclipse, the entire moon passes directly through the Earth’s shadow. When this happens, the moon takes on an eerie red tinge, creating what is known as a Blood Moon. The upcoming lunar eclipse will also take place just one night before one of the three Super Moons that will appear in 2019. Super Moons occur when the moon’s orbit brings it closest to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter than usual.
You may be familiar with the terms Blood Moon and Super Moon, but have you ever heard of a Wolf Moon?
A Wolf Moon is simply the name for the first full moon of a calendar year. The term comes from the fact that wolves tend to howl for longer and more frequently during the early months of the year as they approach the peak of the breeding season in February.
Naturally, the coincidence of all three of these lunar features has led media outlets to refer to the upcoming eclipse as a Super Blood Wolf Moon.
Cross your fingers for clear, cloudless skies on January 20th because this will be our last chance to catch a total lunar eclipse until May of 2021!
If you want to see the celestial spectacle, turn your eyes to the sky at 9:30 p.m. to watch it unfold. The totality – the point at which the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in perfect alignment and the best time to see the moon fully obscured – will occur just after 11:30 p.m.
For more information, including exact times and further details, click here.
Are you planning on watching the upcoming eclipse? If you’re lucky enough to snap a few photos when it happens, be sure to share them in the comments below or on our Louisiana Nature Lovers Facebook group. We can’t wait to see them!
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