Goheung Astronomical Science Center Hosts Special Observation Event for Total Lunar Eclipse

November 8 Total Lunar Eclipse Observable Once Every 2 to 3 Years

[Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shim Jeong-woo] Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Gong Young-min) announced on the 2nd that it will hold a special observation event at the Goheung Space Astronomy Science Center on November 8th to mark the special astronomical phenomenon of the 'total lunar eclipse.'

A total lunar eclipse, where the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon causing the Moon to be covered by Earth's shadow, typically occurs once every 2 to 3 years in the same region.

Due to the Sun, a massive light source, Earth's shadow is divided into a darker umbra and a lighter penumbra, creating an effect similar to having multiple light sources. When the Moon enters the penumbra, it is called a penumbral eclipse, and when it enters the darker umbra, it is called a partial or total eclipse.

Since the penumbral eclipse causes only a slight darkening of the Moon and is not clearly distinguishable, the astronomy science center only observes the partial and total eclipse phases.

On the 8th, the full moon will rise at 5:19 PM, and the partial eclipse, where one side of the Moon begins to darken, will start shortly after 6 PM. The total eclipse, where the entire Moon darkens, will begin at 7:16 PM, and around 8:40 PM the Moon will gradually brighten, becoming fully bright again by about 9:50 PM.

An official from the astronomy science center said, "Since the observation will take place outdoors on the day, visitors should dress warmly, and if the weather is cloudy, observation will be difficult, so please be sure to check the weather before visiting."

Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shim Jeong-woo hss79@asiae.co.kr

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