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The impact of medieval volcanism is illuminated by lunar eclipses
A new study has found that dark lunar eclipses indicate high turbidity of the stratosphere after large volcanic events. Researchers estimated the timing of volcanic eruptions, from year to month to event. They believe volcanic eruptions took place before the dark lunar eclipses based on their effect on the lunar eclipses.
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The volcanic secrets of the medieval Moon were revealed
Researchers analysed historical accounts of lunar eclipses from the High Period (1100–1300). They estimated the abundance of volcanic aerosols from descriptions of the colour and luminosity of the Moon. We assumed that lunar eclipses of a reddish or coppery colour (1) observed in the aftermath of HMP eruptions indicate that aerosol veils were mainly confined…
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January’s first astronomy event is a shower of Quadrantid meteors
On October 28, a partial “Hunter’s Moon” solar eclipse will be visible for people in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and much of South America. The partial lunar eclipse of the hunter’s moon will be visible to those in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and parts of North America and much of South America. A penumbral lunar…
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These events will be visible through the night sky in 2023.
A partial lunar eclipse and full lunar eclipse will take place on November 8 and 9, respectively in the US. During a partial lunar eclipse, part of the moon that isn’t directly behind the Sun passes into Earth’s shadow. On the other hand, a lunar eclipse occurs only during a full moon when the Sun,…
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There will be a number of events in the night sky in upcoming years.
A lunar eclipse will take place in Australia, Southeast Asia and Antarctica on April 20 when the moon will be closest to the Earth in its orbit. This partial solar eclipse and a total lunar eclipse will be the last to see for the remainder of 2022. The eclipse will take place from about 9…
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The last total solar eclipse of the year can be seen on Tuesday.
During a solar eclipse or lunar eclipse, the moon will turn red during a Solar Eclipse or lunar eclipse, which is about 2 weeks after the full moon. When the sun, moon and Earth are aligned with the new moon in a new phase, a solar eclipse can occur within two weeks. The total lunar…