Sydney: Australian night owls will be treated to a lunar eclipse, and ash in the atmosphere from a Chilean volcano could turn it blood red.
The Sydney Observatory says the eclipse will begin at 3.25 am Thursday (1.25 pm EDT, 5.25 pm GMT on Wednesday) and last until after 5 am.
Scientists say the specific phenomenon happening Thursday - known as a "deep lunar eclipse" - often exudes a coppery color. But the intensity of the color depends on the amount of ash and dust in the atmosphere. Luckily for moon-gazers, there's plenty of ash in the air. Air travelers haven't been so lucky-- the ash has grounded hundreds of flights around the region.
Scientists say the eclipse can be safely observed with the naked eye.
The Sydney Observatory says the eclipse will begin at 3.25 am Thursday (1.25 pm EDT, 5.25 pm GMT on Wednesday) and last until after 5 am.
Scientists say the specific phenomenon happening Thursday - known as a "deep lunar eclipse" - often exudes a coppery color. But the intensity of the color depends on the amount of ash and dust in the atmosphere. Luckily for moon-gazers, there's plenty of ash in the air. Air travelers haven't been so lucky-- the ash has grounded hundreds of flights around the region.
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