11/08/2022
Keep your eyes out for an astronomical show early Tuesday morning.
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That’s when a total lunar eclipse is set to unfold. Most of Canada is in a prime location to view it, but unfortunately, the nearly six-hour event starts in the wee hours of the morning.
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Lunar eclipses happen when the moon passes through Earth's shadow.
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They differ from solar eclipses when it comes to their length: lunar eclipses can last for hours, while solar eclipses last for just minutes.
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Those in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and parts of northern Ontario will be in the best position to see all of the eclipse.
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Farther east, the moon will set while the eclipse is taking place.
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The moon could go dark or turn into what some people call a "blood moon,” a coppery-reddish colour.
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For more on the total lunar eclipse and how to best capture it on photo: www.cbc.ca/1.6640858
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(Photo: Matias Delacroix/Associated Press; Reporting: Nicole Mortillaro/CBC)