Total Moon Eclipse that will occur in the morning, Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 01: 24-05: 19 pm is a rare natural phenomenon. Therefore, the eclipse is labeled as the longest total lunar eclipse in this century. This phenomenon will be seen in most parts of Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States, including Indonesia.
As for some facts of Total Lunar Eclipse that has succeeded VIVA summarizes from various sources:
• Lunar New Moon Eclipse
Total Moon Eclipse July 28, 2018 is the longest eclipse in the 21st century, with a total peak of the eclipse 103 minutes or one hour 43 minutes. Quoted from Science Alert, normally only lasts for one hour. The next longest lunar eclipse will occur in 2025 with a total of 1 hour 22 minutes.
For the territory of Indonesia, the peak of the Moon Eclipse will occur from 02: 30-04: 13 pm. Central Indonesia Time and Eastern Indonesia Time can adjust to that time.
• Mars is brighter than the brightest star
Mars will look more spectacular when the totality of the early morning. In addition to lighter than Planet Jupiter, Mars is also three times brighter than the Star Sirius, the brightest star in the night.
• No magical effect
According to the Head of National Aeronautics and Space Agency (LAPAN), Thomas Djamaluddin Total Moon Eclipse has no magical effect on humans.
"The lunar eclipse does not have any impact on humans." Eclipse-related myths have no scientific basis, "says Thomas.
• The moment of observing the surface of the Moon
Lunar Reconnaissance scientists The United States Space Agency can observe the Moon's surface during a total lunar eclipse. Using infrared cameras, they can see the Moon if the surface is slowly cooling.
Scientists can study the characteristics of regolith. Regolith is a mixture of loose soil and stones on the Moon that often change.
• Waspada rob
Earth's natural satellite phenomenon, the Moon, will occur in unison with the full moon. On the occurrence of these two phenomena, there will be a combined effect. Thomas reminded people to be wary of high waves in the sea.
The combined effect of high waves and maximum pairs can cause sea level rise to the mainland and ultimately lead to tidal flooding (rob) passing to further land.
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