KUWAIT, Aug 19 (KUNA) — The Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center has announced that a total lunar eclipse will be visible in Kuwait on Sunday, September 7. According to the center, the event will take place during the full moon phase, when the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow fully over the lunar surface. This astronomical phenomenon will be observable not only across the Gulf region but also in various parts of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
The eclipse will unfold in three distinct stages. The first, known as the partial phase, begins as the Moon enters the Earth’s dark umbral shadow. This will be followed by the total phase, during which the entire lunar disk is covered and often takes on a reddish-orange hue due to sunlight being refracted through Earth’s atmosphere. The final stage is the penumbral phase, where the Moon passes through the lighter outer shadow, causing a subtle dimming that may be difficult to notice without careful observation.
Local timings for Kuwait indicate the eclipse will start at 6:28 pm, reach maximum coverage at 11:09 pm, and conclude by 11:55 pm, all times in local time. The center encourages skywatchers to observe the event with the naked eye or through binoculars for a clearer view, emphasizing that no special equipment is required for safe viewing.
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ASCC: Kuwait to witness total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7
KUWAIT, Aug 19 (KUNA) — The Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center announced that Kuwait will witness a total lunar eclipse on Sunday, September 7. nIn a statement to KUNA, the center said the eclipse will occur during the full moon, when the Earth’s shadow completely covers the lunar disk. The phenomenon will also be visible across the Gulf region, as well as parts of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. nThe center explained that the eclipse will pass through three phases: partial, when part of the moon enters Earth’s shadow; total, when the entire moon is obscured and turns reddish-orange due to atmospheric light refraction; and penumbral, when the moon only passes through the Earth’s outer shadow, dimming its brightness without full obscuration. nAccording to the center’s calculations, the eclipse will begin in Kuwait at 6:28 pm, reach its peak at 11:09 pm, and end at 11:55 pm local time. (end) r nshd.dss