On April 20, a mixed solar eclipse took place, which unfortunately could not be seen from Spain. Fortunately, next Friday May 5, sky lovers will have another opportunity to enjoy a penumbral lunar eclipse in some regions of the country, such as Salamanca. According to the National Geographic Institute (IGN), during this phenomenon the Moon will enter the outer part of the Earth’s shadow, known as penumbra.
How long will the eclipse last?
The eclipse will have a total duration of 4 hours and 15 minutes, although the time will vary depending on where it is observed. The inhabitants of Salamanca will be able to see it for a brief period of 4 minutes and 46 seconds and it will begin at 21:26 pm Spanish time (19:26 UTC). The IGN points out that this eclipse will be the deepest of its kind until we can see the next one in September 2042.
The weather forecast for that day includes isolated thunderstorms and scattered clouds, which could make it difficult to see the event clearly. However, those unable to witness the eclipse in person will have the option of watching it live on the YouTube channel Rocketry Dreamer Live. The broadcast will start at 16:30 (14:30 UTC) next Wednesday in Spain.
During the eclipse, we will be able to see the Moon with a reddish tinge due to solar refraction in the Earth’s atmosphere. According to the data we know, the threshold magnitude of the eclipse is -0.046, which means that the Moon barely enters the darkest part of the shadow cast by the Earth.
Not all countries will be able to see it
Unfortunately, the eclipse will not be visible from all parts of the world. According to NASA’s official website, those living in America will not be able to see this phenomenon. The reason is that the eclipse will occur while the moon is below the horizon, making it impossible to see with the naked eye.
