Astronomy enthusiasts have a new date for their calendars. Following the total solar eclipse, the Moon will star in a partial lunar eclipse during the early morning of Friday, August 28. Shortly before dawn, the Earth will cast its shadow on the natural satellite, obscuring 96% of its surface, making it very close to a total eclipse.
In this phenomenon, the Sun, Earth, and Moon align. The Earth's shadow on the lunar disk causes it to turn reddish, an effect known as a blood moon, as Earth's atmosphere filters out blue light and allows red light to pass through.
In the Valencian Community, the eclipse will begin to be observable from 4:50 AM on Friday. The peak moment will occur at 6:12 AM, and from 7:34 AM the Moon will set, becoming no longer visible. For observation, one should face southwest initially, and west when the maximum occurs.
Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses can be enjoyed without any eye protection, as solar radiation is viewed indirectly.
Regarding the weather forecast, according to sources from À Punt, the southern coast will experience high and medium clouds that could hinder visibility. In the rest of the territory, some clouds are expected, but it is anticipated that the lunar eclipse can be enjoyed at intervals with clear skies.
It is recalled that between 4 and 7 solar and lunar eclipses occur each year. The next solar eclipses visible from Spain will be on August 2, 2027 (total eclipse) and January 26, 2028 (annular eclipse).
