A spectacular scene will unfold in the early morning sky tomorrow as the moon gradually turns red. With a total lunar eclipse predicted, it is expected that in Korea, if the weather is good, viewers will be able to observe the entire process from start to finish.
Recently, the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) announced that a total lunar eclipse will occur in which the moon will be completely obscured by the Earth's umbra in the early morning hours of the 8th.
This total lunar eclipse will begin as the moon enters the Earth's penumbra. The partial eclipse, where part of the moon will be obscured by the Earth's umbra, will begin at 1:26:48 a.m., and the totality, in which the moon will be completely in the Earth's shadow, will occur starting at 2:30:24 a.m.
The peak of the eclipse, when the moon is closest to the center of the Earth's shadow, will occur at 3:11:48 a.m. At this time, a red moon can be seen at an altitude of about 31 degrees in the southwestern sky.
The total eclipse will last for approximately 83 minutes until 3:53:12 a.m. During this time, the moon will be illuminated by sunlight that has passed through the Earth's atmosphere, making it appear darker and take on a red hue, known as a 'Blood Moon.' Following this, the lunar eclipse will gradually come to an end, with the entire process expected to conclude at 5:56:36 a.m.
This total lunar eclipse can be observed not only in Korea, but also in Asia, Russia, Australia, Africa, and Europe. In Korea, this is the first total lunar eclipse since 2022, and the next one is scheduled for March 3, 2026.