Lunar eclipse 2018: when to see the blood moon – and the science behind it
Everything you need to know about Friday’s total lunar eclipse, from how to see it wherever you are in the world to why the moon turns red A blood moon is coming!!!!! Weather permitting, get ready for a beautiful celestial sight on Friday 27 July and Saturday 28 July, when a total lunar eclipse will be visible from almost all parts of the world. The only people missing out this time are Greenland, Canada and the USA. From the India, this spectacular sight will last all evening. As the moon rises at 8:50 P.M. the eclipse will already be in its total phase and the moon will be a deep-red colour as it climbs into the sky. All you need is a clear view of the night sky. Your eyes are the best instrument to soak up the sight. If you happen to have a pair of binoculars to hand you can use them to range across the craters of the moon but that’s just icing on the cake. Best of all, you don’t need to wear special filters or protective glasses to view a lunar eclipse. Unlike a tota