Tonight, France Will Witness A Partial Lunar Eclipse

This Tuesday July 16, 2019, a partial lunar eclipse will be visible in a large part of Europe as well as in most regions of France. The phenomenon will begin at 8:44 p.m. (Paris time) and end at 2:18 a.m. the next morning. The maximum of the eclipse will occur at 11:31 pm precisely.

France will witness, this Tuesday, July 16, a partial lunar eclipse

Tonight, the Moon, Sun, and Earth will almost align on the same axis, resulting in a beautiful partial lunar eclipse, which is worth watching. Contrary to popular belief, the Moon does not disappear but takes, partially or totally, a reddish hue. This is because the Earth is between our satellite and the Sun. Part of the star's rays are then deflected by the Earth's atmosphere. Therefore, the Moon is no longer illuminated by a white light and takes on a particular hue, giving it the nickname "blood moon".

The lunar eclipse is expected to affect more than 60% of our natural satellite. The weather forecast promises clear skies over most of France. However, to fully enjoy the show, it is advisable to be in a rural area. In order to observe the partial lunar eclipse, you do not need any protection. The phenomenon will be observable with the naked eye. As you wish, you can use a telescope and binoculars. Take into account that the Moon will be quite low compared to the horizon.