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An ‘Eclipse Season’ Begins Today - Here’s What’s About To Happen
Forbes • • technology
Key Points:
- An eclipse season begins on July 27 and lasts until August 31, featuring two major celestial events: a total solar eclipse on August 12 and a deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28.
- Eclipse seasons occur roughly every six months when the Earth, moon, and sun align near the moon’s orbital nodes, allowing eclipses to happen during new and full moons.
- The total solar eclipse on August 12 will darken parts of Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain for up to 2 minutes and 18 seconds, showcasing the sun’s corona around the moon.
- On August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse will see over 96% of the full Sturgeon Moon covered by Earth’s umbral shadow, creating a "blood moon"-like appearance visible across much of the world.
- This partial lunar eclipse is expected to be the most impressive visible until December 31, 2028, with the Americas having the best viewing conditions during the event.
