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Total Lunar Eclipse on September 7: When to See the Blood Moon

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Total Lunar Eclipse on September 7: When to See the Blood Moon
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A total lunar eclipse will be visible on Sunday, September 7th from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. In Cyprus, the Moon will rise shortly after entering the Earth's shadow.

The maximum eclipse phase will occur at 21:11, with the Moon located in the constellation Aquarius. This is the best time to observe the phenomenon.

The full moon of September 7th is also known as the "blood moon" due to its reddish hue, caused by the refraction of sunlight in the Earth's atmosphere.

The totality phase will last 1 hour and 22 minutes, while the total duration of the phenomenon will be 5 hours and 27 minutes. This full moon is also called the "Corn Moon".

Eclipse Times:

  • Entry into penumbra: 18:28
  • Entry into umbra: 19:26
  • Moonrise: 19:48
  • Start of totality: 20:30
  • Maximum eclipse: 21:11
  • End of totality: 21:53
  • Exit from umbra: 22:56
  • Exit from penumbra: 23:55

Source: womenonly

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Source: cyprustimes.com