Oman to Witness Total Lunar Eclipse on March 13, 2025
Oman will experience a total lunar eclipse on March 13, 2025, starting with a penumbral phase at 7:57 AM and a total eclipse at 10:26 AM. Unfortunately, visibility will be limited due to the moon reaching its peak at 5:45 AM. The event will be visible in regions such as Australia and Europe where it is nighttime. Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth’s shadow blocks sunlight from reaching the moon, resulting in varying types of eclipses.
On Thursday, March 13, Oman will witness its first total lunar eclipse of 2025. While this celestial event will be visible in various parts of the world, the visibility for Oman will be restricted. According to Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalidi from the Omani Society for Astronomy and Space, the penumbral eclipse will start at 7:57 AM local time, followed by the partial eclipse at 9:09 AM.
The total lunar eclipse will begin at 10:26 AM and conclude at 11:31 AM, with the partial phase ending at 12:47 PM and the penumbral phase at 2 PM. The entire lunar event will last approximately six hours and three minutes. However, as the moon will reach its peak in Muscat at 5:45 AM, Oman residents may miss parts of the event, although it will be more visible in regions such as Australia, Africa, and Europe during nighttime.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth’s shadow blocks sunlight reflected by the moon, aligning the Earth, sun, and moon in a linear configuration. There are three types of lunar eclipses: total, where the entire moon is covered, partial, where only part of the moon is obscured, and penumbral, where only a dimming effect occurs as the moon passes through the penumbra.
The reddish color seen during a total eclipse results from red light refracting through the Earth’s atmosphere. Unlike solar eclipses that occur during new moons, lunar eclipses take place during full moons, and they can happen up to three times per year, while solar eclipses may occur five times annually.
In conclusion, the total lunar eclipse to be observed in Oman on March 13, 2025, marks an intriguing astronomical event, despite limited visibility for residents. While Oman can expect to see the penumbral and partial phases, clearer views will be experienced elsewhere globally. This event serves as a reminder of the natural phenomena that align the Earth, moon, and sun, producing spectacular visual displays. It is essential for enthusiasts and observers to understand the types of lunar eclipses and their significance.
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