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Scientists can also collect a fair bit of data about the moon during a lunar eclipse that they wouldn't be able to get otherwise.įor example, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) will be able to take measurements of the moon's surface temperature.īy learning more about how the temperature of the surface of the moon changes, scientists can actually have new insights about the structure of the surface of the moon, NASA LRO deputy project scientist Noah Petro, said in a NASA video interview. User ismaelaeji8 uploaded this Tanabata Moon Full Moon - Supermoon January 2018 Lunar Eclipse Full Moon Mid-Autumn Festival PNG PNG image on April 22, 2017. With the Mid-Autumn Festival falling on 10 September this year, the Grande Dame celebrates togetherness and admires the moon in its full glory by boasting a line-up of culinary delights, featuring limited-edition, artisanal mooncake collection, deluxe hamper and special dining experiences to mark the annual festival. In China, it's a reunion time for families, a little like Thanksgiving. It is also celebrated by many other Asian countries, such as Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It is the second most important festival in China after Chinese New Year. This will mark the first time a total lunar eclipse during a supermoon has occurred since 1982, and it won't happen again until 2033.ĭuring a supermoon, the moon can actually look up to 14% larger in diameter however, everyday skywatchers might not be able to tell the difference. Mid-Autumn Festival, Zhongqiu Jie () in Chinese, is also called the Moon Festival or the Mooncake Festival.
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"All of South America and most of North and Central America will see the entire eclipse, while those west of roughly 120°W will see it in progress at moonrise," NASA said in a statement. "You won’t need special equipment to see it. Just go outside and look up!" Not only will the moon be at its closest point point to Earth in it orbit on Sept. 27, it will also pass completely into Earth's shadow, turning the lunar body into a red-tinted "blood moon" for anyone who has clear, dark skies on the planet's surface. Look up next Sunday to see a truly special cosmic event: A supermoon total lunar eclipse. That Chinese people will gather in the family to celebrate the festival.Įating moon cake, admiring the full moon, enjoying the happiness of family is the Mid-autumn festival is a traditional festival in China. It is a good tradition