The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) has forecasted that a total lunar eclipse will occur on the 8th, when the Moon will be completely covered by Earth's umbra. If the weather is good, the entire process of this total lunar eclipse can be observed from all regions of Korea.
The total lunar eclipse will begin with a partial eclipse as the Moon enters Earth's penumbra, starting at 1:26:48 a.m. The total eclipse, when the Moon is completely obscured by Earth's shadow, will begin at 2:30:24 a.m. and reach its maximum at 3:11:48 a.m.
The total eclipse will end at 3:53:12 a.m., and the entire eclipse process will conclude at 5:56:36 a.m. This lunar eclipse can be viewed in Asia, Russia, Australia, the Indian Ocean, Africa, and Europe.
The time of the 'maximum eclipse,' when the Moon is deepest in Earth's shadow, will be at 3:11 a.m., during which the Moon can be observed at an altitude of about 31 degrees in the southwestern sky. From the start of the total eclipse at 2:30 a.m. until 3:53 a.m., the Moon will appear darker and redder than usual due to sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere.
The scene of the Moon gradually turning red as it is obscured by Earth's shadow is called a "Blood Moon." This total lunar eclipse is a special astronomical phenomenon that will be observed for the first time since 2022. There will also be a total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026.
The observation events related to this total lunar eclipse will be held at various local science museums and observatories, including the Gwacheon National Science Museum and the Gwangju National Science Museum.
The Gwacheon National Science Museum will host a special observation event titled 'Night Moon - Meeting the Red Moon in Autumn' from 11 p.m. on the 7th until 4 a.m. the next day, coinciding with the total lunar eclipse visible in Korea for the first time in three years.
At the same time, various content will be offered, including busking performances, planetarium video programs, live broadcasts of 'Starry Radio' (별보라), and relay lectures. The first 1,000 participants will receive a 'Lunar Eclipse Fan,' and subscribers to the Gwacheon National Science Museum's YouTube channel will receive lunar photographs as souvenirs.
Participation in this event is recommended for those aged 7 and older, and children aged 7 to 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Although advance reservation is required for the planetarium video viewing, participation in other observation events does not require a reservation. Detailed program information and reservations can be found on the Gwacheon Science Museum website (www.sciencecenter.go.kr).
The Gwangju National Science Museum will hold a 'Total Lunar Eclipse Family Camp' for two days and one night from the 7th to the 8th. On the evening of the 7th, special explanatory programs titled 'Eclipses from Space' will be conducted at the planetarium to learn about the principles of lunar eclipses, and the next morning, various telescopes, including the 1.2m telescope at the Starlight Observatory, will be used to directly observe the entire lunar eclipse process. More detailed information about the event can be found on the Gwangju National Science Museum website (www.sciencecenter.or.kr).
The Children's Astronomy Education Institution, Children's Observatory, will also hold observation events for the total lunar eclipse at 25 locations nationwide.