Lunar Eclipse: A Rare and Fascinating Phenomenon
It's not always possible to witness a lunar eclipse, an extraordinary natural phenomenon that occurs on average twice a year. However, observing it as it evolves in the sky has always attracted attention every time it happens.
According to La Presse, this Sunday, September 7th, will be a great opportunity to see this phenomenon, observable from the headquarters of the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) in Tunis, during an astronomical evening open to the public titled "Astronomy for All." The sky above us and its galaxies will be the stage for a fascinating event.
Astronomers and astrophiles who are passionate about taking part and seeing the lunar eclipse in all its states, up close, should not miss this opportunity and are invited to attend the event on Sunday evening at the INM headquarters.
By definition, "astronomy is the study of everything that exists in the universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere. This includes objects visible to the naked eye, such as the sun, moon, and stars. It also includes objects that can only be observed with telescopes or other instruments, such as distant galaxies and tiny particles."
The Eclipse, Step by Step
To make this exceptional evening a success, the INM has prepared an interesting program rich in spectacular scientific and astronomical discoveries. In a recent press release, the INM announced that it has prepared an animated program presented by experts in the field. The program will include an explanation of the total lunar eclipse phenomenon and observation of the moon during the eclipse, as well as the observation of Saturn, the Andromeda galaxy, and the Triangle galaxy.
This total lunar eclipse, according to the press release, will occur on Sunday and will be visible from Antarctica, Australia, Asia, the western Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, Europe, the eastern Atlantic Ocean, and Africa. In Tunis, as well as in several regions of the country, this phenomenon will also be observable, under a clear and cloudless sky.
In Tunis, the moon will rise already eclipsed at 6:35 PM (local time), offering a reddish disk, known as the "blood moon" or red moon. In this lunar position, Saturn will be very close. To be more precise, according to the INM, this lunar eclipse will begin to appear at the beginning of the penumbra at 4:28 PM, then the partial eclipse will start at 5:27 PM, followed by the total eclipse at 6:30 PM, the moon will rise in its totality in Tunis at 6:35 PM, its maximum will be at 7:11 PM, the end of the total eclipse will be at 7:52 PM, the end of the partial eclipse will be at 8:56 PM, and the end of the penumbra will be at 9:55 PM. Don't miss it!
