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A guide to the longest full eclipse of the moon this century, and more
On July 27th, 2018 most of the world will be treated to an extraordinary evening of activity in the sky.
- Daniel Cunnama
- The Conversation
First, there will be a total lunar eclipse and although uncommon, this one is special because it’s going to last a lot longer than usual – in fact the longest this century. But that’s not all.
Mars will shine brighter than it has in 15 years.
Caroline Southey asked Dr Daniel Cunnama to explain the…
- There’s an eclipse of the moon tonight? Why is it such a big deal?
Yes, it’s a total lunar eclipse, so the moon will be entirely in the Earth’s…