2019 has arrived and it’s already beginning with a bang. An incredible total lunar eclipse will take place in January and this inspirational experience is not to be missed. The celestial event will be visible from North and South America assuring Vermonters a front row seat to view it. A Super Blood Wolf Moon will present itself for one night. Mark your calendars now, this extraordinary eclipse is rare and you’re going to want to check it out for yourself.
The total lunar eclipse will take place on night of January 20-21, 2019. Save the date because you won’t have another opportunity to view a lunar event like this again until May of 2021.
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The rarity of this eclipse comes from three circumstances all occurring at the same time. This will be a Wolf moon because it’s the year’s first full moon. In addition, it’s also a Super moon appearing larger than usual. The moon will also have a red glow making it a Blood moon. That makes this particular moon a Super Blood Wolf Moon and it is exceptionally amazing!
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Get your cameras ready, this is going to be an astonishing event. 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.
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View the lunar eclipse without any special glasses. The nighttime phenomenon won’t hurt your eyes the way a solar eclipse can. As long as the weather cooperates, this event is definitely worth staying up past your bedtime to watch.
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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 just over five hours from beginning to end. Check out the timeline below…
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In Vermont, the timeline for the Super Wolf Blood Moon looks like this:
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Flickr/Bernd Thaller
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 total lunar eclipse like this one? To capture the best photos of this one be sure to steer clear of areas with a lot of street lights. Find a nice dark spot and get ready for a magnificent celestial event. We’d love to see the photos you capture, so be sure to share them in our Vermont Nature Lovers Group on Facebook.
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