Canadians had an opportunity to watch a deep partial lunar eclipse late Thursday night and into the early hours of Friday morning.
We spoke with Backyard Astronomer Gary Boyle ahead of the event, who said that although it wasn’t a total eclipse, it was still expected to be a sight to see for the whole family.
The visible portion of the eclipse began at approximately 10:33 Thursday night and continued until 1:52 Friday morning.
The deepest point occurred at approximately 12:13 a.m., when almost the entire Moon appeared darkened.
Unlike a solar eclipse, no special protective eyewear was needed to watch the lunar eclipse. The event unfolded over several hours, giving viewers plenty of time to step outside and watch the Moon change — weather permitting.
