Spectacle in the sky on Friday Where to watch the total lunar eclipse

BONN/REGION · On Friday we will have the longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century. Where are the best places in Bonn and the region to watch the event? Here is an overview.

It will be a show of nature in feature film length: On Friday, July 27 at 9:15 pm, the moon will be in the shadow of the earth, turning it into a blood red moon for an hour and 43 minutes. This makes it the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century. As the German Aerospace Center (DLR) says, the most favorable conditions for observing the Earth's satellite are in the south and east of Germany.

According to DLR, it makes sense to look for a viewing location that allows a look at the full moon in a southeasterly direction. The fewer artificial light sources around, the more impressive the moon is for earthly spectators. Binoculars are also recommended. Numerous observatories, planetariums, astronomical associations and research institutes invite you to watch the eclipse as well.

In Bonn and the region, a number of places are suitable for observing the total lunar eclipse. The Siebengebirge Observatory offers a special feature, organizing public observation on the Drachenfels Plateau and also building up mobile telescopes. In addition, free rides will be provided on the Drachenfels railway until late at night. More information can be found on this website (in German).

If you are not able to watch the event outdoors, you have the opportunity to watch it via livestream from the Peterberg Observatory.

A lunar eclipse is a rare event. It can only happen when the sun, Earth and moon are perfectly lined up, explain astronomers. The total lunar eclipse will be the longest of the entire 21st century: the moon will dive completely into the Earth's shadow for an hour and 44 minutes. This lunar eclipse duration will be topped only on June 9, 2123 - by two minutes.

(Orig. text: Andreas Dyck, Translation: ck)

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