Posted in Ohio Nature January 08, 2019 by

The Next Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible From Ohio And You Won’t Want To Miss Out

If you’ve never seen a total lunar eclipse, this year is your year.

Here in Ohio, you’ll have to stay up late to catch this global event, but it’s worth it. The moon will turn red for nearly an hour, making this rare phenomenon eerie but also fascinating. Here’s everything you need to know about when you’ll want to be on the look out:

This month, the moon will look quite different for a night. From January 20th – 21st, Ohio will experience a total lunar eclipse, which gives off an eerie red glow.
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This is a rare natural phenomenon you don't want to miss.
This eclipse will be visible in all of North America and South America and in parts of Western Europe and Africa. It's a global event that will make history.
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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."
Here in Ohio, the total eclipse will be visible from 11:41 p.m. - 12: 43 a.m., with a maximum eclipse occurring at 12:12 a.m.
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The entire eclipse will actually last for about 5 hours. To get an idea of what the moon will look like in Ohio during the different phases, click here.
The red color comes from light shining through the thickest part of the Earth's atmosphere. This reddish moon is often referred to as a "blood moon."
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According to NASA, this rare occurrence won't happen again until May of 2021.

Will you stay up to watch the total lunar eclipse? Have you ever seen one before? Share your thoughts and experiences with us!