On one side, the Sun, on the other, the Moon. In the middle, the Earth, perfectly aligned. The result: a total lunar eclipse, an event that occurs when the Moon passes completely within our planet's shadow.
It is happening now and can be seen from Albania. Unlike the last time – May 16, 2022 – there should be no problems due to clouds.
More specifically, eyes should be turned to the sky as soon as our satellite rises, around 7:30 p.m. The moon will already be partially eclipsed. The most impressive moment occurs at 8:10 p.m. when the moon will be completely darkened. The phenomenon will end shortly before 11:00 p.m., when the satellite comes out of the shadow.
Why will it appear red?
As always in these cases, during the total phase of the eclipse (but also during the advanced partial phase), the Moon will take on a characteristic and elegant bronze color: hence the name "Red Moon".
This is due to a process called "Rayleigh Scattering" - the same process that makes the sky blue during the day and purple at sunrise and sunset - through which, in this case, the atmosphere will direct the red part of the electromagnetic spectrum towards the Moon.
