Next Total Lunar Eclipse Schedule, Can it be Seen in Indonesia?

Illustration of the process of the Total Lunar Eclipse (photo: doc. NASA)

JAKARTA - A total lunar eclipse will occur on March 3 next year. When the phenomenon that makes the Earth between the Sun and the Moon occurs, the color of the Moon will turn a deep red-orange.

Although the next total lunar eclipse will not be visible in Indonesia, this phenomenon is still interesting to observe. This phenomenon will be more visible in the East Asian, Australian, and Pacific regions. This eclipse can be seen with the naked eye at night.

The eclipse process will begin with the penumbra phase at 10.00, where the Moon will dim subtly. After that, the eclipse will begin to occur when part of the lunar disk begins to be cut by the dark shadow.

The peak of the total lunar eclipse, which features a dark orange-red color, will occur next. The entire surface of the Moon will then be inside the Earth's umbra and emit an interesting color.

During the eclipse, people in strategic areas do not need to use special equipment to see the phenomenon. Eye protection is also not necessary because the eclipse process will not hurt the eyes of those who see.

NASA recommends that people use binoculars or telescopes if they want to see the details of the reddish Moon surface. If you want to capture it, a tripod can be used with minimal lighting for a few seconds.

This phenomenon will not be visible in Africa or Europe. Indonesia will get a very clear view of the blood moon in the next total lunar eclipse which is calculated to occur on August 2, 2027.