July 4th Holiday Lunar Eclipse!
On Saturday, July 4 around 10:30, the Moon will pass through the outer edge of Earth’s shadow in space, causing it to visibly darken and turn a faint tinge of dark orange. To get the most out of it, go out about an hour before and keep checking its apparent brightness every 10 minutes or so to see how it gradually fades.
Unlike a solar eclipse, where the Moon passes in front of the Sun, a lunar eclipse is much slower and less dramatic, so a little patience will pay dividends. Also, a lunar eclipse is visible everywhere on the night-side of the Earth, unlike a solar eclipse which is only visible inside the narrow path of totality.
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