Although the month of August is already ending, it will not stop giving surprises until the last moment. After the impressive images left by the solar eclipse of August 12, which can be partially seen in Andalusia, in the early hours of next Friday August 28 the sky will also attract all eyes with a partial lunar eclipse.
This astronomical event takes place when The Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moonprojecting its shadow on the satellite and making it is dyed in reddish and orange tones due to solar radiation passing through the Earth’s atmosphere. In this case, it will be a partial eclipse with a magnitude of 0.93, so It will only cover part of the surface.
As reported by the National Geographic Institutethis phenomenon can be seen throughout the Spanish peninsula, including the Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla. However, Its duration will depend on the area from which it is observed. Fortunately for Andalusians, Andalusia will be one of the areas where the lunar eclipse can be seen for the longest time.
What are the best times to see the lunar eclipse in Andalusia?
Specifically, in the westernmost regions, the eclipse will officially begin and in its partial phase at 4:34 a.m. on August 28. Although the best time to observe it will be at 6:12:53 hours, when it reaches its peakcovering a surface close to 96% of the lunar disk. However, since it is not a total eclipse, the blood moon phenomenon will not occur.
Contrary to what will happen with the central area, the east of the peninsula, the Balearic Islands and Melilla, Andalusia will be able to enjoy all the phases of this astronomical event before The satellite disappears over the horizon again, at approximately 7:54 a.m.. So the Andalusians will be able to observe how the satellite disappears from the sky until it transforms into a red circle.
This is the AEMET weather forecast for the night of the eclipse
As it is a phenomenon that occurs at dawn, the best way to ensure good views is stand in a clear area. Likewise, it will be necessary to look towards the west or southwest to be able to observe the satellite during all its phases. However, the location will be as important as the weather forecast.
As with the last solar eclipse, the sky will need to be clear. According to the AEMET forecasts For the early morning of August 28, the Andalusian provinces that will best enjoy this astronomical event will be Huelva and Seville, due to the lack of clouds. With a little more difficulty, those who live in Cádiz, Málaga, Córdoba and Granada will be able to observe it, where the sky will have cloudy intervals, or Almería, where clouds and rain are expected.
On the other hand, and contrary to the indications given for the astronomical event of August 12, to be able to see the partial lunar eclipse It will not be necessary to use approved glasses with ISO 12312-2 certification. You can also use tools such as binoculars or telescopes to be able to enjoy a sharper and closer image of the Moon in all its phases, since it is not capable of emitting enough radiation to damage the retina.