MOON ECLIPSE. The last lunar eclipse of the year 2022 occurs this Tuesday, November 8, 2022. At what time? From which countries can we see it and how to observe it in France? The news.
[Mis à jour le 7 novembre 2022 à 18h17] This Tuesday, November 8 will occur at noon (French time) a total lunar eclipse, a phenomenon that occurs when the Moon, the Earth and the Sun are aligned. The inhabitants of part of Asia, Australia, the Pacific and north-eastern Europe will be able to partially enjoy the spectacle at moonrise, but the privileged remain the inhabitants of North America who will be able to completely observe the eclipse of moon. As for the inhabitants of South America, they will be able to take advantage of the spectacle partially on the occasion of the setting of the Moon.
According to the Institute of Celestial Mechanics and Ephemeris Calculation (IMCCE), the lunar eclipse will last 1 hour 25 minutes, and will reach its maximum at 11:59 a.m. (French time), this is why the celestial phenomenon will not be visible from the France metropolitan. Indeed, “the Moon will already have set when entering the penumbra and will rise after leaving the penumbra”, according to the Institute. On the other hand, New Caledonia and French Polynesia will be able to observe it entirely, and the Antilles and Guyana will be able to see it at sunset. At the time of the peak, red rays filtered by the atmosphere of the Earth will be returned to the Moon, as during the sunsets and sunrises that we admire. “This red light comes from solar radiation that has been filtered during its passage through the Earth’s atmosphere,” explains the IMCCE. To better understand the phenomenon and the event, find all our information in the file:
The next total lunar eclipse will occur on Tuesday, November 8, 2022but it will only be visible from Asia, Oceania, the Americas and Northeastern Europe.
The total lunar eclipse will enter the penumbra at 9:02 a.m. French time, or 8:02 a.m. UTC. The peak of the lunar eclipse is predicted for 11:59 (French time). The exit from the penumbra will take place at 2:56 p.m. (French time).
The lunar eclipse of November 8, 2022 will not be visible from France. On the other hand, North America will be privileged to observe the lunar eclipse in its entirety. Astronomy enthusiasts can follow the event at this address Youtube from the Time and Date website. The European Space Agency (ESA) should also broadcast the event live on its internet TV.
The next fully visible lunar eclipse in mainland France will not take place before December 20, 2029…Scientists predict an incredible show all night long!
The lunar eclipse that occurred on the night of Monday May 16, 2022 was the only total lunar eclipse of the year 2022 visible in Europe. Also observable from the east of North America, from South America and from Africa, the passionate photographers had a great time immortalizing the astronomical phenomenon in its entirety, which lasted 1 hour 24 minutes. Its sighting in France was only partially visible during its total phase, from 5:29 a.m. to 6:09 a.m., when daylight broke in Paris. Discover the photos of the lunar eclipse of May 16, 2022:
It is important to point out that the astronomical phenomenon of the lunar eclipse is only possible when the Moon is full. A lunar eclipse can only occur when the Moon is at
If the sky is clear, there is no problem observing a lunar eclipse with the naked eye, without any danger (unlike a solar eclipse) and without special equipment. We advise you to position yourself in the direction of the clear horizon and to turn towards the southwest. The place of observation must be located far from any light pollution (at the top of a hill, on a beach etc…) As for a super moonin case you find yourself in an area where clouds obscure its visibility, you can arm yourself with your telescopeof yours binoculars or a pair of astronomical glasses to better observe the lunar eclipse.
For those who wish to immortalize the phenomenon, you can also bring a standard 50 mm lens as well as longer focal length lenses (between 200 mm and 2,700 mm on a full frame sensor). The important thing is to be able to have a tripod to avoid camera shake. The use of a telephoto lens is obviously ideal so that the moon fits entirely into the frame, but for photographers with a short focal length, you can make an eclipse trail (successive superimpositions of the different phases of the eclipse on the same photograph). Given the low light during the lunar eclipse, set your camera to medium to high sensitivity depending on the phase of the eclipse, as well as a large aperture.