Early risers are being urged to get out to witness the 'rare natural spectacle'
The Irish public are being urged to get out of bed early on Friday morning to witness a rare celestial event that won't be seen again for almost four years.
A "Blood Moon" is caused by the scattering of sunlight through the Earth's atmosphere, which scatters shorter wavelengths of light while allowing longer, red wavelengths to reach the moon. It’s the same effect that makes sunsets look red. That's because the eclipse will start to be visible at 3.57am, becoming particularly noticeable at 5.09am when the first 'bite' will appear to be taken out of the Moon as it slowly slips into the Earth's shadow, taking 76 minutes to do so. Thus, by 6.26am, the Moon will be Totally Eclipsed.
Mr Moore added: "You may even see some of the 'blood red' effect on the eclipsed side of the Moon long before it is totally eclipsed and the morning twilight has brightened the sky. Those in the West will get a slightly better view than those on the East coast." The best way to enjoy the eclipse is to step outside, find a spot with an unobstructed view of the sky, and watch as the moon slowly changes colour.
Astronomy Ireland are appealing to members of the public to take photos of Friday's spectacular show for a special 'Eclipse issue' of Astronomy Ireland magazine.
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