In the early morning of the 8th, a spectacular sight unfolded as the moon completely entered the Earth's umbra. Korea, along with much of Asia and parts of Russia, was able to witness this total lunar eclipse firsthand.
This phenomenon began at 1:26 a.m. on the 8th when the moon entered the Earth's penumbra. Subsequently, part of the moon was obscured by the Earth's umbra, and from 2:30 a.m., the entire moon was engulfed in darkness, marking the progression of the total lunar eclipse.
The moment the moon entered the Earth's shadow most deeply was around 3:11 a.m. At that time, the moon's altitude was about 31 degrees, making it clearly observable to the naked eye. The totality lasted for about 83 minutes, concluding at 3:53 a.m. During this time, the moon revealed its red hue, appearing as a 'Blood Moon' due to sunlight refracted through the Earth's atmosphere. The entire process of the total lunar eclipse completely ended at 5:56 a.m.
Meanwhile, the next opportunity to see a total lunar eclipse in the country is scheduled for March 3, 2026.