As you head into the New Year with high hopes and expectations, the first lunar event of 2019 will not disappoint. A spectacular full lunar eclipse will take place in January and will be visible from North and South America assuring Rhode Islanders a ringside seat to the display. A Super Blood Wolf Moon will present itself in the sky and it's going to be quite a sight to see.
Mark you calendars now for the night of January 20-21, 2019 to view this magnificent total lunar eclipse. You won't have an opportunity to see an event like this again until May of 2021.
This lunar eclipse is ultra unique. It's a Wolf moon because it's the year's first full moon. Since it will appear larger than usual, it's also a Super moon. The moon will also appear to have a red glow making it a Blood moon. So altogether you have a Super Blood Wolf Moon and it is truly amazing!
You'll also have the unique chance to witness a penumbral series, where the moon is darkened by the cone-shaped shadow of the Earth as it approaches the total eclipse. Dust off your cameras, this is going to be epic!
As long as the weather cooperates, this phenomenon is predicted to be awe-inspiring. You don't even need special glasses to view it as you do with a solar eclipse. The lunar eclipses can't hurt your eyes.
The full lunar eclipse begins at 11:41 p.m. on January 20th and lasts just over an hour until 12:43 a.m. on January 21st. However, all of the stages of the eclipse will take over five hours to complete. Check out the timeline below...
In Rhode Island, the timeline for the Super Wolf Blood Moon looks like this:
9:36 p.m. Jan. 20 – penumbral eclipse begins
10:33 p.m. Jan. 20 – partial eclipse begins
11:41 p.m. Jan. 20 – full eclipse begins
12:12 a.m. Jan. 21 – maximum eclipse
12:43 a.m. Jan. 21 – full eclipse ends
1:50 a.m. Jan. 21 – partial eclipse ends
2:48 a.m. Jan. 21 – penumbral eclipse ends
Have you ever experienced a full lunar eclipse like this one? If you're looking for a spot to get a clear view of this stunning occurrence, the Frosty Drew Observatory will be holding a special event, Under The Crimson Moon, where you can enjoy the eclipse to its fullest.
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