Posted in Ohio
January 08, 2019
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:
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This is a rare natural phenomenon you don't want to miss.

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 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.

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!