{"id":253252,"date":"2023-04-27T19:18:41","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T18:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistellar.com\/blog\/lunar-eclipse-2023\/"},"modified":"2023-04-28T05:05:48","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T04:05:48","slug":"lunar-eclipse-2023","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.unistellar.com\/en-uk\/blog\/lunar-eclipse-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Witness a Rare Lunar Eclipse With Unistellar this May"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;gcid-579abc80-458a-43b5-90b5-efa821d39207&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;4px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-579abc80-458a-43b5-90b5-efa821d39207%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dsm_breadcrumbs _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_breadcrumbs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;gcid-579abc80-458a-43b5-90b5-efa821d39207&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-579abc80-458a-43b5-90b5-efa821d39207%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display: flex;||flex-direction: row;||align-items: center;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>On May 5, a special kind of lunar eclipse called a penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible from Earth. <span><a href=\"https:\/\/moon.nasa.gov\/moon-in-motion\/eclipses\/\">Penumbral eclipses<\/a><\/span> happen when the Moon passes through the outer part of Earth\u2019s shadow, called the penumbra, dimming but not obscuring the Moon\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||2px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Earth\u2019s shadow is composed of two parts: the umbra, where nearly all the light from the Sun is blocked, and the penumbra, where just some light is blocked. Most lunar eclipses involve the Moon moving through the penumbra and into the umbra before coming back out.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.unistellar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fullmoonEV.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Moon&#8221; title_text=&#8221;fullmoonEV&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>An image of the full moon through the eVscope 2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In May, the Moon will pass just outside of the umbra, remaining within the outer shadow. That means you can see the Moon dim, and then return to full brightness if you watch closely \u2013 a penumbral lunar eclipse is easy to miss, but it can be viewed with the naked eye. However, to truly appreciate the subtle changes to the lunar landscape, a Unistellar telescope is best!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0There are multiple lunar eclipses every year, but because the Moon\u2019s orbit is inclined by about five degrees with respect to Earth\u2019s orbit, they don\u2019t happen every full Moon. Each eclipse is only visible to roughly half the Earth, so you only get a few chances to see one each year. 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In fact, 96% of the lunar disk will be shadowed \u2013 that makes it the deepest penumbral lunar eclipse for nearly 20 years!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>When Is the Next Lunar Eclipse?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible to observers in eastern Europe, eastern and southern Africa, the Middle East, Russia, Asia and Oceania. It begins at 15:14 UTC and lasts for about four hours until 19:32 UTC, with mid-eclipse at 17:23 UTC.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, this subtle eclipse is easy to capture with your Unistellar telescope! First, to catch the moon through your eVscope or eQuinox, follow the tips and tricks below. 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Snap a photo before the eclipse begins, after it begins, at mid-eclipse, and after mid-eclipse. Then, take one final photo after the event has ended. This will give you a series of photos that show how the moon\u2019s appearance changes during a penumbral eclipse!<\/p>\n<p>Of course, we encourage you to take as many images of the eclipse as you want, or even do a Screen Recording with your smart device while keeping the Unistellar App open as it eyes the eclipse. If you would like to share your pictures, videos, or need help capturing them, email us at citizenscience@unistellaroptics.com<\/p>\n<p>Join Unistellar observers on May 5 as we seek out one of the rarer celestial events of the year. Watch the Moon slide into Earth\u2019s shadow and back out again, and savor enjoying an event many others may miss!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><b>Tips for Observing the Moon<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>As you set up your eVscope or eQuinox, make sure the bubble level is completely centered. 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