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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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 over five hours to complete. Check out the timeline below…
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In Rhode Island, the timeline for the Super Wolf Blood Moon looks like this:
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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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