The Next Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible From Mississippi And Here’s Everything You Need To Know
The New Year may have just begun, but we’ve already got something for you to mark on the calendar – a lunar eclipse. But this isn’t your typical lunar eclipse. Nope; this lunar eclipse will be joined by a super blood moon and a wolf moon. So, just what does that mean? It means that the Moon will turn an eerie red color for a little over an hour. The celestial show will take place one night in January; here’s everything you need to know.
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This month, a "super blood wolf Moon" will appear in the night sky. During the incredible phenomenon, which will take place overnight from January 20th – 21st, the Moon will give off a reddish glow.
The unique-looking Moon is basically the result of three lunar events – a total lunar eclipse, super blood moon, and wolf moon - all happening at once. As you’ve probably guessed, it’s a pretty rare occurrence, which according to NASA, won't happen again until May of 2021.
The fact that it’s a total lunar eclipse makes it even more special. According to Space.com, "A total lunar eclipse can happen only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are perfectly lined up — anything less than perfection creates a partial lunar eclipse or no eclipse at all."
The actual eclipse happens over the course of several hours, so you’ll have to be patient. It all starts at around 10:35 p.m. on January 20th. Around 11:30 p.m., the partial eclipse phase begins.
Finally, it’s the total eclipse phase, which starts at 12:41 a.m. and lasts for roughly an hour. It’s during this final phase that the Moon will be the most remarkable, as it becomes fiery red in color.
Unlike last year’s solar eclipse, this one doesn’t require any special viewing glasses. It’s not harmful to look at the Moon, so all you need are your eyes and a clear view of the night sky. Of course, if you have binoculars or a telescope, you can use them.
Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
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