Kurdistan Astronomical Organization: Full ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse Begins 6:28 PM
A total lunar eclipse will be visible across Kurdistan and the Middle East tonight, the Kurdistan Astronomical Organization announced.
The celestial event will begin at 6:28 PM, with the Moon turning a dramatic red during the total eclipse phase, offering a stunning spectacle for skywatchers.
Skywatchers across the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and much of the Middle East are set to witness a captivating and awe-inspiring celestial event tonight as the full moon passes directly through the Earth's shadow, creating a total lunar eclipse that will temporarily paint the lunar surface in dramatic reddish hues.
The eagerly anticipated phenomenon, often referred to as a "Blood Moon," will offer a stunning naked-eye spectacle for millions, transforming the familiar silvery glow of the moon into something otherworldly.
Author's summary: Total lunar eclipse visible in Kurdistan and Middle East tonight.