The longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century is less than two weeks away.

The total phase of the "blood moon" eclipse of July 27 will last 1 hour and 43 minutes, during which Earth's natural satellite will turn a spectacular red or ruddy-brown color. From start to finish, the entire celestial event will last nearly 4 hours.

The eclipse won't be visible to viewers in North America, except via webcasts. But observers in much of Africa, the Middle East, southern Asia and the Indian Ocean region will get an eyeful, given cooperative weather, according to lunar scientist Noah Petro, of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.

July's total lunar eclipse occurs on the same day the planet Mars reaches its opposition, when it will shine at its best in the night sky. This month, Mars will be at its closest to Earth since 2003. After opposition, when Mars will be brightest, it will reach that closest point on July 31.


https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/amp.space.com/41007-blood-moon-2018-longest-lunar-eclipse-guide.html

What is the Blood Moon of July 27?

Unlike with solar eclipses, you need no special equipment to observe lunar eclipses. These latter events, which occur when the moon passes into Earth's shadow, are safe to view directly with the naked eye, telescopes or binoculars.

The moon turns deep red or reddish brown during eclipses, instead of going completely dark. That's because some of the sunlight going through Earth's atmosphere is bent around the edge of our planet and falls onto the moon's surface. Earth's air also scatters more shorter-wavelength light (in colors such as green or blue); what's left is the longer-wavelength, redder end of the spectrum.

Where and when will it be visible?

The timing if this total lunar eclipse means it won't be visible from North America, though much of the Eastern Hemisphere of Earth will see part or all of the eclipse. The entire eclipse will be visible from Africa, the Middle East and countries in central Asia. The eclipse will be visible from eastern South America as it is ending, and from Australia as it is beginning.

The time of greatest eclipse will be 4:21 p.m. EDT (2021 GMT) on July 27, according to EarthSky.org. The total eclipse will last from 3:30 p.m. to 5:13 p.m. EDT (1930 to 2113 GMT). There will also be some time before and after when the moon is in the lighter part of Earth's shadow, which is called the penumbra. Including that penumbral time, the eclipse will last for 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Why is it the longest of the century?

"What controls the duration of the lunar eclipse is the position of the moon as it passes through the Earth's shadow,". The darkest part of Earth's shadow is called the umbra. You can picture the umbra as a cone extending from Earth in the opposite direction to the sun.

"The moon can either graze through the cone, or go right through the middle. That [the middle] gets a longer-duration eclipse,". "This time, the moon is passing closer to the center of that cone, and it's therefore a little bit longer than the eclipse we had back in January."
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_2018_lunar_eclipse

Ftc!!!!!!

Seriously? Are you for real? had a dream about this sometimes last week.

carrlyleone:
Seriously? Are you for real? had a dream about this sometimes last week.

yeah. It is going to happen. Stargazers get ready!

There is an omen attached to this thing i think. Something from the bible, can't remember the verse now.

carrlyleone:
Seriously? Are you for real? had a dream about this sometimes last week.

What was the dream about?

Blackfyre:
There is an omen attached to this thing i think. Something from the bible, can't remember the verse now.



What was the dream about?

Just saw myself observing the moon while red and I wondered why

Blackfyre:
There is an omen attached to this thing i think. Something from the bible, can't remember the verse now.



What was the dream about?

Acts 2 vs 20
Joel 2 vs 2
Revelations 6 vs 12..

carrlyleone:
Just saw myself observing the moon while red and I wondered why

Perhaps there is something quite symbolic of it to you or to everyone.

Quelme:
Acts 2 vs 20
Joel 2 vs 2
Revelations 6 vs 12..

Yeah, the beginning of the end times. I read it will be visible in Africa, will that include Nigeria? And for two whole hours?

Blackfyre:


Perhaps there is something quite symbolic of it to you or to everyone.



Yeah, the beginning of the end times. I read it will be visible in Africa, will that include Nigeria? And for two whole hours?

Yes.

Global Event: Total Lunar Eclipse

Local Type: Total Lunar Eclipse , Nigeria

Begins: Fri, Jul 27, 2018 at 6:57 pm

Maximum: Fri, Jul 27, 2018 at 9:21 pm 1.61 Magnitude

Ends: Sat, Jul 28, 2018 at 12:28 am

Duration: 5 hours, 31 minutes

Quelme:
Yes.

Global Event: Total Lunar Eclipse

Local Type: Total Lunar Eclipse , Nigeria

Begins: Fri, Jul 27, 2018 at 6:57 pm

Maximum: Fri, Jul 27, 2018 at 9:21 pm 1.61 Magnitude

Ends: Sat, Jul 28, 2018 at 12:28 am

Duration: 5 hours, 31 minutes

Wow thanks, this one na detailed info.

Five freaking hours!!! This would be my first time of ever experiencing this type of lunar eclipse.

Blackfyre:


Wow thanks, this one na detailed info.

Five freaking hours!!! This would be my first time of ever experiencing this type of lunar eclipse.

January 2019, we are expecting another.....
So, get ready!

Get ready folks. Christ will soon appear in the sky with his angels

Quelme:

January 2019, we are expecting another.....
So, get ready!

It's like the heavens are eager to bring this world to a wrap.

Blackfyre:

It's like the heavens are eager to bring this world to a wrap.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. God isn't, but men are.

Quelme:

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
God isn't, but men are.

Honestly, you have to hand it to Him for being patient. But i guess one can afford to be that way because He sees the end of all things

Blackfyre:


Honestly, you have to hand it to Him for being patient. But i guess one can afford to be that way because He sees the end of all things

Yeah.It has all been predestined by the all powerful supreme being....

waiting for the day

rosita33:
waiting for the day

It is going to be epic!

I just cant wait.... Where can I buy a good telescope.??

The end is nigh!

carrlyleone:
Seriously? Are you for real? had a dream about this sometimes last week.

Oyaaa carrlyleone the dreamer..gbefun

Jaykolo10:



Oyaaa carrlyleone the dreamer..gbefun

You are welcome

Very important event. Perfect timing indeed.

carrlyleone:
Seriously? Are you for real? had a dream about this sometimes last week.

Josephine....Is that you?

IbokPatrick:
I just cant wait.... Where can I buy a good telescope.??

You don't need a telescope for this one.

Interesting info! Getting ready for Friday. I know it won't be visible in all parts of Nigeria though. All these penumbra and umbra I learnt in geography, can't wait to see them in action.

Quelme:
Acts 2 vs 20
Joel 2 vs 2
Revelations 6 vs 12..

Acts 2:20 and Rev6:12,confirms the prophecies of the end time. If this eclipse happens,its an indication that the Lord's coming is indeed at hand.
Make I go gear up ooooo.