The last total lunar eclipse until 2021 is coming up this month, and luckily for us North Dakotans, we will be able to have a front row seat. It’s coming up fast and you won’t want to miss it, so here is all you need to know about the total eclipse of January 2019:
On the night of January 20th, 2019, there will be a special total lunar eclipse. The next total lunar eclipse won’t be until 2021.
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The lunar eclipse coincides with 2019’s first full moon, sometimes called the “wolf moon.” The eclipse will result in the dazzling sight of the bright, full moon becoming totally covered and displaying a deep red color.
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This red shade to the moon is sometimes called the “blood moon.” The moon will also be very close to the earth at this time, earning it the “super moon” moniker. All together, some are naming it the “super blood wolf moon.”
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You’ll be able to see the full eclipse that night at around 10:40 PM CST, 9:40 PM MST. It will last for about an hour. You definitely don’t want to miss this special event!
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Let’s hope for clear skies that night! How many lunar eclipses have you seen in your life? If you take any photos of the event, be sure to share them with us in our North Dakota Nature Lovers Facebook group.
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Thanks to North Dakota’s low levels of light pollution, the sky is absolutely gorgeous on cloudless nights no matter if there is a lunar eclipse or not. That’s just one of many reasons people love ND, and here are even more.
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