Today, September 7, a rare astronomical event — a total lunar eclipse — will occur in the sky over Uzbekistan. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to the Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences, this event will be clearly visible from all regions of our country. During the lunar eclipse, the surface of the Moon will be completely in the Earth's shadow.
The total phase of the eclipse will last 1 hour and 22 minutes, but the entire process will take more than 5 hours. This event will be observed not only in Uzbekistan but also in several countries across Eurasia and Africa.
Specifically, the total lunar eclipse can be seen in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Arab countries, as well as Pakistan, India, China, South and North Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos. The central regions of Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, Japan, and some parts of Australia will also experience the Moon fully in shadow.
Europe, the Philippines, Hawaii, Fiji, and New Zealand will observe a partial eclipse. The exact times of the lunar eclipse in Uzbekistan are as follows: the partial eclipse begins at 21:27 Tashkent time, the total phase starts at 22:30, reaches its peak at 23:11, the total phase ends at 23:52, and the partial phase concludes on September 8 at 00:56.
According to experts, during the eclipse, the Moon's altitude above the horizon will initially be 27 degrees and will rise to a maximum of 39 degrees. Most importantly, no telescope or other special equipment is required to observe this event.
The lunar eclipse can be safely watched with the naked eye. As scientists emphasize, directly observing the lunar eclipse with the naked eye is completely safe.
For astronomy enthusiasts and ordinary citizens alike, this night is a wonderful opportunity to witness the unique beauty of nature and create memorable experiences. Source: Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences.
