The Moon moves ideal to left, passing through the penumbra and umbra, leaving in its wake an eclipse diagram with the times at various stages of the eclipse. The planet Uranus is about 3 degrees (six Moon widths) north of the Moon during totality. It reaches complete eclipse at about 5:15 a.m. regional time, and the Moon then sets while still in eclipse for you. For observers on the West Coast of North America, that translates to the partial eclipse starting just after 1 a.m., and reaching full eclipse by about 2:15 a.m. Youll be able to see the entire eclipse unfold prior to dawn, weather condition allowing, as the Moon exits the dark part of Earths shadow (called the umbra) a few minutes prior to 5 a.m.
During throughout lunar eclipse, youll likely notice discover you can see a lot more faint stars, as the usually normally fantastic complete dims to a dull red.
Observers near the edge of the exposure area may see only part of the eclipse because for them, the Moon sets (on the eastern or right-hand edge) or increases (on the western or left-hand edge) while the eclipse is taking place.
The look of the Moon throughout the November 2022 total lunar eclipse. Credit: NASAs Scientific Visualization Studio
The Moon goes all red, plus Leonid meteors!
The Leonids will fight against moonlight this year, but anyone with a view of the Moon in the a.m. on November 8 can take pleasure in a lunar eclipse.
The Moon moves ideal to left, passing through the penumbra and umbra, leaving in its wake an eclipse diagram with the times at different stages of the eclipse. The planet Uranus is about 3 degrees (six Moon widths) north of the Moon throughout totality. Credit: NASAs Scientific Visualization Studio
For observers in the Eastern time zone of the U.S. and Canada, the partial eclipse begins a little after 4 a.m. It reaches complete eclipse at about 5:15 a.m. regional time, and the Moon then sets while still in eclipse for you. For observers on the West Coast of North America, that translates to the partial eclipse beginning just after 1 a.m., and reaching complete eclipse by about 2:15 a.m. Youll have the ability to see the entire eclipse unfold prior to dawn, weather condition allowing, as the Moon exits the dark part of Earths shadow (called the umbra) a couple of minutes prior to 5 a.m.
During a lunar eclipse, youll likely discover that you can see a lot more faint stars, as the typically dazzling moon dims to a dull red.
During a lunar eclipse, youll likely discover that you can see a lot more faint stars, as the usually brilliant full moon dims to a dull red. And throughout this eclipse, viewers with binoculars can spy an extra reward– the ice huge world Uranus will show up simply a fingers width away from the eclipsed Moon.
Check the video map listed below to discover if the eclipse is noticeable from your area, and find lots more eclipse info from NASA at moon.nasa.gov.
On November 8, 2022, the Moon enters the Earths shadow, developing a total lunar eclipse, the very first since May. Observers near the edge of the visibility region might see just part of the eclipse since for them, the Moon sets (on the eastern or right-hand edge) or increases (on the western or left-hand edge) while the eclipse is taking place. These are the times when the Moon enters or leaves the umbra (the part of the Earths shadow where the Sun is totally concealed) and penumbra (the part where the Sun is just partially blocked).
In the pre-dawn hours of November 11th, youll find the Moon directly in between Mars and the brilliant bluish-white star Elnath. Elnath is the 2nd brightest star in the constellation Taurus, after reddish Aldebaran, and it forms the northern horn of the bull. Youll find that Elnath has to do with the same brightness as the star Bellatrix in close-by Orion, where it forms among the hunters shoulders.
On November 20th, in the hour before sunrise, look toward the southeast to discover a slim, crescent Moon hanging right above the bright bluish star Spica. Its a huge star, 10 times the mass of our Sun, and 12,000 times more luminescent. For us, its situated 260 light-years away from Earth.
And at night sky, on November 28th, a gorgeous crescent Moon hangs beneath Saturn in the south after sunset.
The Leonid meteor shower is active throughout November. It peaks after midnight on the 18th, with something like 15 to 20 meteors per hour under clear, dark skies.
On the peak night for the Leonids this year, the Moon will be about 35% complete, implying it will interfere with your capability to see the fainter meteors.
The showers name originates from the constellation Leo, the lion, from which its meteors appear to radiate. The meteors are dirty bits of particles left by comet Tempel-Tuttle as it orbits the Sun. This comet was actually discovered two times, individually.
On the peak night for the Leonids this year, the Moon will have to do with 35% full, suggesting it will disrupt your capability to see the fainter meteors. Leonid meteors are often intense, with routes (also called trains) that continue for a couple of seconds after they streak throughout the sky.
And while the Moon will be rising in the east with Leo around midnight local time, its actually much better to view the sky away from the meteors apparent point of origin, by lying back and looking straight up, as any meteor tracks you see will appear longer and more amazing.
Here are the stages of the Moon for November.
The stages of the Moon for November 2022. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Stay up to date with all of NASAs objectives to check out the solar system and beyond at nasa.gov. Im Preston Dyches from NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory, whichs Whats Up for this month.
Whats Up for November? A lunar eclipse, the moon and planets, and the Leonid meteors.
A total lunar eclipse is on the method, to provide a little celestial magic, early on the morning of November 8th. The eclipse will show up to viewers in North America, the Pacific region, Australia, and Eastern Asia– anywhere the Moon is above the horizon while the eclipse is happening.
November 8– Full moon
November 8– Total lunar eclipse in the hours prior to dawn
November 11– The Moon appears directly between Mars and bright blue-white star Elnath in the west prior to dawn
November 20– In the hour prior to dawn, find the crescent Moon above intense star Spica in the southeast
November 18– Look straight overhead for Leonid meteors after midnight. The Moon is about 35% complete, and will lessen the fainter meteors.
November 23– New moon
November 28– The crescent Moon hangs below Saturn in the southwest after sundown
All month– The Leonid meteor shower is active throughout November, and peaks between midnight and occur to the 18th.