Dr. Jesse Rogerson, an astrophysicist and assistant professor at York University, explained to CTV News Toronto that while lunar eclipses will still be visible elsewhere on the planet, the next total eclipse won’t be visible in Ontario until 2025.
Those who choose to participate in the astronomical event will have the opportunity to see the “blood moon,” as Rogerson explained the Earth’s shadow on the moon will turn a “deep red, almost purple color.”
“It’s really cool to see,” he said. “You don’t often see the moon this red, so it’s definitely worth seeing.”
WHEN CAN YOU SEE THE FULL MOON?
This astronomical event will last for about an hour and a half, and those hoping to see it will not have to get up at odd hours.
“It’s not the way it is [happening] at 1 in the morning or 2 in the morning,” Rogerson said.
“From 5 to 7 a.m. tomorrow morning, if you look at the full moon, you will see it partially or completely red.”
According to NASA, the total lunar eclipse will begin at 5:17 am. and will end a few minutes before 6:45 am.
WHERE CAN I SEE IT?
“If you can see the moon, then you can see it happening,” Rogerson said.
Because of the timing of the eclipse, Rogerson says it’s vital to get a clear view of the western horizon, as this is around the time the moon is expected to set.
“It’s not going to be right above you right in the middle of the sky, at the top of the sky, it’s going to be kind of towards the western horizon,” he said. “So you don’t want buildings or trees in that direction.”
Ontarians will be able to see the blood moon “literally standing outside your apartment,” Rogerson said.
But clear skies are needed to see it. Fortunately, the weather forecast across the GTA calls for clear skies on Tuesday.
