Blood Moon 2018: Longest Total Lunar Eclipse of Century Occurs July 27
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 - 13:49
in Astronomy & Space
The longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century happens this week. The total phase of the "blood moon" eclipse of July 27 will last 1 hour and 43 minutes, during which Earth's natural satellite will turn a spectacular red or ruddy-brown color.