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Next Monday (30), there will be a penumbral lunar eclipse. This means that the Moon will lose some of its brightness as it passes through the outer shadow of planet Earth, projected by the Sun.
It is worth remembering that it is important not to confuse this type of lunar eclipse with the total and partial. In a total lunar eclipse, the Earth passes exactly between the Sun and the Moon, obstructing the sunlight; already in a partial eclipse, the Moon crosses part of the dark shadow of the Earth, known as Umbra.
How to observe the penumbral lunar eclipse
According to the North American Space Agency (NASA), the phenomenon could be followed in the Americas, Asia, Australia and the Pacific Ocean. However, climatic factors such as cloudy skies can interfere and hinder this task. In Brazil, anyone who wants to try to observe the event will have to wake up early, as it starts at 4:32 am (Brasilia time).
Since NASA has warned that the penumbral lunar eclipse may not be visible without instrumentation, one tip is to use apps like Star Chart, Google Sky Map, and Stellarium, as they help find objects in the sky.
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