Longest lunar eclipse of the century is happening tomorrow

Sky gazers has been impatiently waiting for July and its sky wonders. One of those wonders is set to happen tomorrow, which will be the century’s longest lunar eclipse along with a Blood Moon.

On July 27, most of the world will witness a special Blood Moon along with a total lunar eclipse that will be the longest of the century. NASA explained that the eclipse will be visible from Europe, Middle East and Africa between sunset and midnight on July 27 and then between midnight and sunrise on July 28 in most parts of Asia and Australia. However, unfortunately North Americans won’t be able to enjoy the show.

Blood Moon next month to be the longest of the century

The total eclipse will last for an hour and 43 minutes after which partial eclipses will follow, lasting for a total of over six hours for the entire event from the start till end. The next of such a total lunar eclipse will not be visible until the year 2123, reported AccuWeather.

Not only the moon, even the Red Planet would be at its brightest as it travels close of Earth and thus, will be visible as an orange-red star even from naked eye. The planet will be closest to Earth since 2003 and will reach the closest point on July 31.

Moreover, The Sun reports that Jupiter would also be visible in the south-west on Friday and amateur astrologers might also get a chance of viewing the International Space Station sailing overhead.

Robin Scagell, vice-president of the Society for Popular Astronomy, said, “A total lunar eclipse, Mars, Jupiter and the International Space Station. What more could you want?”