Lunar Eclipse – Astronomy Now

Don’t miss Tuesday night’s partial lunar eclipse

15 July 2019 Mark Armstrong

A partial eclipse of the Moon will be visible from across the UK on the evening of 16/17 July, with the Moon rising already partially immersed in Earth’s deep umbral shadow.

Watch NASA’s live video stream of the supermoon total eclipse

27 September 2015 Astronomy Now

It is a sad fact that overcast skies will spoil parts of this supermoon total lunar eclipse for some of you, but remain optimistic that your home sky will be clear! However, don’t despair if you’re clouded out — you can watch it online here! NASA will live stream the event from at least 1am—4:30am BST on Monday, 28 September, which is 8pm—11:30pm EDT on 27 September.

Where can you see the lunar eclipse?

27 September 2015 Ade Ashford

Where in the world can you see the 27/28 September lunar eclipse.

What is a lunar eclipse?

27 September 2015 Astronomy Now

Just as the Moon’s shadow can create a solar eclipse on Earth, the Earth can cast a shadow onto the Moon, creating a lunar eclipse, which are breath-taking in their own way.

How to photograph the total eclipse of the Moon

27 September 2015 David Arditti

If the weather co-operates, September’s total eclipse of the Moon will be a fine opportunity to get some beautiful images of this uncommon phenomenon.

Don’t miss the totally eclipsed ‘supermoon’ of 28 September

22 September 2015 Ade Ashford

While you probably don’t relish the prospect of waking up in the small hours of most Monday mornings, you will want to set your alarm for 2am BST on Monday, 28 September for this month’s showstopper celestial event — a rare total lunar eclipse of an unusually large ‘supermoon’ visible in its entirety (weather permitting) from the British Isles!

When can I next see a solar eclipse from the British Isles?

21 March 2015 Ade Ashford

Did you know that there can be up to five solar eclipses in a year, or that there can be three eclipses (solar and lunar) in a single month? For those still on an eclipse-induced high, here’s your fact-filled guide to forthcoming eclipses visible from the British Isles.

Total eclipse of the Moon across two continents

7 October 2014 Astronomy Now

One of nature’s greatest offerings can be seen on the 8 October when the Moon fully enters the Earth’s dark shadow and experiences a total eclipse.