Penumbral lunar eclipse can be observed in the early morning of October 19
Early morning on October 19, astronomy lovers in Vietnam will have the opportunity to observe a partial penumbral lunar eclipse.
Penumbral lunar eclipse. (Illustration. Source: spaceweather.com) |
Mr. Dang Vu Tuan Son, Head of the Vietnam Young Astronomy Club (VACA), told Vietnam+ reporters that a penumbral lunar eclipse is a phenomenon in which the Moon enters the Earth's penumbral shadow, only slightly darkening and turning a pale red instead of a deep red and dark color like a total or completely dark partial lunar eclipse.
According to Vietnam time zone, this natural phenomenon begins at 4:53 am and ends at 8:48 am on October 19. However, in Vietnam, the Moon will set at around 5:30 am, so astronomy enthusiasts can only observe the first phase of this lunar eclipse. At that time, the Moon is located on the western horizon.
According to Mr. Son, like a total or partial lunar eclipse, people observing a penumbral lunar eclipse do not need protective equipment and can observe with the naked eye. Or, if there is a small telescope, binoculars… will help the observation become more interesting and clearer.
The penumbral lunar eclipse on October 19 will also be the last lunar eclipse of 2013. From now until the end of the year, astronomy lovers will have the opportunity to observe the Orionids meteor shower (night of October 21 and 22); the Leonids meteor shower (night of November 17 and early morning of November 18); and the Geminids meteor shower (early morning of December 14)./.
According to(Vietnam+) - VT
