If you’ve never seen a lunar eclipse before, this year you can experience one of the coolest natural phenomena ever. As you gaze into the night sky on the night of January 20th, 2019, you’ll be filled with awe and wonder as our moon eclipses and leaves about a red glow. This particular total eclipse is more rare than your average eclipse, and we’ll let you in on the details. The next lunar eclipse is coming up, and New Mexico has a front row seat.
On the evening of January 20th, 2019, New Mexico’s sky will change as we experience a total lunar eclipse. This particular eclipse is one for the books.
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This lunar eclipse has been named a “Super Blood Wolf Moon.” This special name comes from the fact that a “wolf moon” is the first full moon in January, combined with a “super moon,” where the moon orbits closer to the planet, making it appear bigger and brighter than ever.
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These types of eclipses bring about an eerie red glow from passing through the Earth’s shadow in orbit, making this moon a “blood moon” as well. Although these moons aren’t very rare, the trifecta creating the Super Wolf Blood Moon is much more rare than average.
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Although this lunar eclipse can be viewed almost anywhere with a clear sky, New Mexicans will want to pay attention to the time so you don’t miss it. Even though you’d have to stay up late on the east coast to experience the eclipse, here in the Southwest it starts early.
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The beginning of the eclipse starts at 7:36 p.m. in Albuquerque. By 9:41 p.m., the total eclipse will have started, and at 10:12 p.m. the moon will be completely eclipsed. The total eclipse ends by 10:43 p.m., so be sure you don’t miss out!
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According to NASA, the next total lunar eclipse won’t occur again until May 26, 2021, so you’ll want to look up at our clear New Mexico skies and experience this natural wonder with your own eyes.
Larry Lamsa/Flickr Viewing the lunar eclipse is completely safe. You may want to get out a telescope to see it even closer.
Have you ever experienced a lunar eclipse? Are you going to get out and see this rare natural event? Let us hear about your plans in the comments.
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Viewing the lunar eclipse is completely safe. You may want to get out a telescope to see it even closer.
If you’re a fan of all things astronomical and gazing into the sky, this dark sky park is the best place in New Mexico to stargaze.
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