At Lido Gallo in Castel Volturno with UAN all free astronomers for the eclipse of the Moon of 16 July 2019.
Il July 16 2019 from all over Italy it will be possible to observe one partial eclipse of the Moon. The Neapolitan Amateur Astronomers Union invites all fans to the Lido Gallo of Castel Volturno for a meeting / observation dedicated to the phenomenon.
A partial eclipse of the moon is not a particularly rare event, but it is certainly fascinating.
The 16 July our satellite it will be partly obscured by the Earth's shadow cone. The darkened part will cover at most the 65 percent of the lunar surface.
The eclipse will experience various phases that will take place over time. From 22:02 pm the shadow phase will begin, which will reach its maximum at 23 pm, when the Moon is about 31 degrees above the horizon.
The eclipse will end at exactly one o'clock on July 17th and therefore will last in total 2 hours and minutes 58.
THEUAN invites everyone to observe this spectacle of nature from the splendid location of Lido Gallo in Castel Volturno, in the Lago Patria area. The appointment is at 21.
THENeapolitan Amateur Astronomers Union for the occasion it will make available to the public some optical instruments to better observe some details of the phenomenon, but it should be emphasized that the eclipse can be fully enjoyed even with the naked eye.
For the enthusiasts there will also be a telescope for the guided observation of Jupiter and Saturn.
