Pay Attention to the Sky on the Night of August 28: This Time, the Stage is the Moon's!

After the solar eclipse at the beginning of the month, a new night appointment is on the doorstep for sky enthusiasts. This time, there is no need to wear welding masks behind our backs or look for special filters; Because a partial lunar eclipse takes place in the very early hours of August 28, which we can easily observe with the naked eye.

The mechanics of the event are simple: The Earth enters the middle of the Sun and the Moon, and the shadow of our planet falls on our satellite. Of course, there will be no complete occlusion, only part of the Moon will remain in this shadow.

How Will We Watch from Lisbon?

This natural phenomenon will become active throughout Portugal after midnight. According to calculations, the eclipse will start around 02:20, and we will be able to catch the clearest and most intense moment around 05:12 in the morning. Of course, the process will be completed as the day begins to dawn. It will be quite enjoyable to see the Moon peel off some of its bright whiteness and turn into darker tones, even a slightly red color, as it passes over the Earth's shadow.

If you are going to be a part of this midnight adventure, it will make your job much easier to get away from artificial lights and go to a clear spot with a clear view of the horizon. The good part is that, unlike solar eclipses, it is completely safe to look at the moon directly. It's not a bad excuse to grab your coffee and go out to the balcony or a quiet spot.

Source: SIC Notícias (Author: Natasha Donn / Image Source: National Space Center)