This is a special opportunity to admire the magical beauty of the universe, and here are 6 reasons to stay up late so you won't miss this fascinating astronomical phenomenon.
1. Seeing the Earth on the Moon
The real problem is when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, causing the sunlight to be blocked.
In a few hours, the Earth's bulge slowly covered the Moon. When entering the total phase, the Moon will turn rusty red due to the reflection of the Sunlight through the Earth's atmosphere - a vivid testament to the miraculous " time machine" of the solar system.
2. Moon hallucinations
Every time the full moon grows low, observers often see the moon larger than normal - called a "Moon Alloy". In fact, this is just a visual effect, but the exact explanation is still a mystery.
Tonight, many places like Europe will see both a "blood moon" and a "Moon buckwheat" at the same time - a rare scene.
3. Easy to observe but extremely spectacular
No need for lunar glasses, no need for filter glasses like the sunset, the full moon can be admired directly with the naked eye, absolutely safe. As long as the sky is clear, anyone, from children to those who have never observed astronomy, can fully enjoy it.
4. 85% of the world's population admires
It is estimated that up to 85% of the global population can observe part or all of this phenomenon. Imagine, while you are looking at the "blood moon", billions of others from Russia, China, India to Africa are also experiencing that magical moment of the universe.
5. Blood moon pairs up with Saturday
The special thing about this lunar month is the appearance of Saturday right next to the Moon, looking like a sparkling star.
Depending on the geographical location, Sao Tho will be on the left or right of the "blood moon". On the night of September 8, the planet will get closer to the Moon, giving you more reason to watch the night sky for 2 consecutive days.
6. The last full moon before three supermoons
The reality of the entire night also marks the last full moon before three consecutive supermoons in October, November and December 2025. A supermoon occurs when the Moon is at its closest point to Earth in orbit, making it brighter and larger than usual. In other words, tonight's "blood moon" is the beginning of the series of happy months at the end of this year.
Details of the time to watch the full moon in Vietnam
22:28 on September 7: The moon enters the dark side of the Earth.
11:27 on September 7: Partial feeding has begun.
00:30 on September 8: The full moon begins, the Moon turns bright red to "blood moon".
01:11 on September 8: The peak period of the lunar calendar.
01:52 on September 8: The feast of the whole grain has ended.
02:56 on September 8: Partial exhaustion is over.
03.55 on September 8: The mid-afternoon fasting has ended.
