The \u00a0Romans\u00a0 referred to the concept of origin using the term “Origo,” from which the verb “orior,” meaning “to be born,” is derived. This gave rise to the word “Ortus,” often associated with the \u00a0birth of the sun\u00a0 or dawn. This Sunday, the world will witness a spectacular phenomenon known as the \u00a0lunar eclipse\u00a0, which will provide a beautiful ortho experience in the sky.<\/p>\n
A Total Moon Eclipse<\/strong>. Each year, we are fortunate enough to experience at least two lunar eclipses, though not all of them are total. On \u00a0September 7\u00a0, one of the longest total lunar eclipses of the decade will occur, with totality lasting approximately 82 minutes. This event will be visible from most parts of \u00a0Asia\u00a0 and can also be glimpsed from various locations in \u00a0Spain\u00a0, albeit nearer to the horizon. Unfortunately, it will not be visible from \u00a0America\u00a0.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A lunar eclipse occurs when the \u00a0Earth\u00a0 aligns itself between the \u00a0sun\u00a0 and the moon during the full moon phase, projecting its shadow onto the lunar surface. The Earth has two shadow zones: the \u00a0penumbra\u00a0, which subtly darkens the moon, and the \u00a0umbra\u00a0, which blocks sunlight entirely. In a partial eclipse, the umbra appears as a “bite” out of the moon, while during a total eclipse, the full moon becomes enveloped in darkness.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Blood Moon<\/strong>. During the totality phase, the moon often takes on a deep red hue, referred to as a \u00a0blood moon\u00a0. This phenomenon occurs because the umbra blocks the sunlight, but some rays are refracted through the Earth\u2019s atmosphere. \u00a0Rayleigh scattering\u00a0, a natural process, scatters the blue wavelengths of light, leaving the red tones to dominate the view.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The blood moon this Sunday will reach its peak at \u00a020:11\u00a0 (UTC+2). Viewers in Spain will experience a fully eclipsed moon glowing with a reddish hue. The best visibility will be from locations like the \u00a0Balearic Islands\u00a0 and the Mediterranean coast of the \u00a0Peninsula\u00a0, while visibility in the west\u2014especially in the Canary Islands and parts of \u00a0Galicia\u00a0\u2014will be limited with only glimpses of the partial phase.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Full Schedule of the Eclipse.<\/strong> The entire sequence of the eclipse, according to the peninsular time (UTC+2), is as follows: The moon will enter the penumbral phase at \u00a017:28\u00a0, with a visible partial eclipse beginning at \u00a018:27\u00a0. Totality\u2014a complete darkening of the moon\u2014will occur from \u00a019:31 to 20:53\u00a0. After totality, the partial phase will continue until \u00a021:56\u00a0, followed by another penumbral phase lasting until \u00a022:55\u00a0.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What Will Be Seen from Spain.<\/strong> The visibility of various eclipse phases will depend on whether the moon is above the horizon at your location. In \u00a0Madrid\u00a0, the moon will rise at \u00a020:35\u00a0, allowing a viewing window of approximately \u00a018 minutes\u00a0. Generally, across most of the country, the moon will be seen exiting the horizon completely eclipsed and dyed red, except for some areas in western Galicia and the Canary Islands, where only a partial eclipse will be possible.<\/p>\n Where to Look.<\/strong> Unlike solar eclipses, viewing a lunar eclipse is safe for the naked eye and requires no protective gear. As this event coincides with the moon’s rise, it is advisable to find a location with a clear horizon\u2014such as a beach, lookout point, or rooftop\u2014to enjoy the show as the satellite rises, already eclipsed and glowing red.<\/p>\n\n