Article 3VM04 Lunar eclipse 2018: when to see the blood moon – and the science behind it

Lunar eclipse 2018: when to see the blood moon – and the science behind it

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Stuart Clark
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Everything you need to know about Friday's total lunar eclipse, from how to see it wherever you are in the world to why the moon turns red

Weather permitting, get ready for a beautiful celestial sight on Friday 27 July and Saturday 28 July, when a total lunar eclipse will be visible from almost all parts of the world. The only people missing out this time are Greenland, Canada and the USA.

From the UK, this spectacular sight will last all evening. As the moon rises at 8:50pm, the eclipse will already be in its total phase and the moon will be a deep-red colour as it climbs into the sky.

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