Lunar Eclipse 2022 November 8: How to watch total Lunar Eclipse

A total lunar eclipse is occurring this morning and is visible across the world. What causes a lunar eclipse? And how you will go in witnessing the rare event is something let us discover together. However, a little disheartening news for the people living in the UK, Ireland and other European countries is that they will miss out on the event.

Today's lunar eclipse will not be visible from these countries. However, do not blame yourself for being unlucky, as science and technology make it possible to watch live streaming of this lunar eclipse.

Why do Lunar Eclipses Occur?

A lunar eclipse occurs in our solar system when the sun, Earth and moon align. During a full lunar eclipse (like the one that is happening today), the moon falls totally in the Earth's shadow.




During the lunar eclipse, whatever small amount of sunlight that's left passes through Earth's atmosphere to get to the moon. The lunar eclipse event makes the moon appear red; we often call it a blood moon. If the Earth's atmosphere is dusty, the moon looks much redder. Unlike a typical solar eclipse, one can safely view the lunar eclipse with the naked eye without any safeguards.

However, if you have a pair of binoculars handy, it improves your experience; if you are a regular stargazer and take an interest in photography, you can do it with your camera and store it on your system to watch again later. As per NASA, you can only watch the next total solar eclipse on 14th march 2025.

A total lunar eclipse is happening today, and it is an excellent time for moon lovers to catch a glimpse of it, or you may have to wait for another three years.

FAQs

When is Total Lunar Eclipse?
A total lunar eclipse is occurring on November 8

Is Total Lunar Eclipse visible in the UK?
People living in the UK won't be able to witness this lunar eclipse