Take Note Of The Date! Total Sun Eclipse Will Appear On March 13

The appearance of a total red lunar eclipse (photo: dock. NASA)

JAKARTA The total lunar eclipse will occur in mid-March this year. During this annual phenomenon, residents in various countries can see the red orange moon.

NASA revealed that the lunar eclipse will occur on March 13 at night or March 14 in the morning, depending on the time zone. Before this astronomical phenomenon occurs, there are several things that need to be known about the lunar eclipse.

Understanding Lunar Eclipse

The phenomenon of lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and the Moon are in a parallel position so that the Moon enters the shadow of the Earth. There are three types of lunar eclipses that occur every year, namely total lunar eclipses, partial lunar eclipses, and penumbral lunar eclipses.

When the lunar eclipse occurs, the astronomical object will be in the dark part of Earth's shadow, usually referred to as a umbra. While inside the umbra, the color of the moon will look reddish orange. Therefore, the total lunar eclipse is also referred to as the Blood Moon.

In another explanation, the lunar eclipse looks red because the sun's rays that are not blocked by the Earth are screened by the thick atmosphere of our planet. Therefore, after sunset, sunlight will be more clearly visible on the Moon.

How To See Moon Eclipse

During the lunar eclipse, people do not need to use special tools such as binoculars or telescopes to see the Blood Moon. As long as the environment is dark and far from bright light, people in various parts of the world can clearly see it.

If you want to see a more detailed appearance of the lunar eclipse, people can use aids. Interestingly, the moon is not the only astronomical object seen during the lunar eclipse on March 13 and 14.

Jupiter and Mars will be glimpsed if you use the telescope. In addition, astronomy enthusiasts may see a clearer constellation as the moon will be in the constellation Leo during the eclipse. After that, the moon will cross the constellation Virgo.