Eclipse 2020: Watch AGAIN in case you missed the stunning Wolf Moon Eclipse
A LUNAR ECLIPSE occurred for the first time in 2020 on Friday night, and in case you missed it, you can watch the stunning Wolf Moon Eclipse again here.
Wolf Moon: January full moon significance explained
On Friday night the Moon was obscured by the Earth’s shadow, creating a stunning lunar eclipse in the January sky. This was the first eclipse of 2020, with three more forecast to occur throughout the year.
Lunar eclipses can only happen during a Full Moon and Friday’s eclipse arrives with the January Wolf Moon.
At 5.07pm on Friday the Moon first entered the Earth’s penumbral shadow.
However, the peak of the eclipse did not take place until more than two hours later, at 7.10pm.
When the eclipse peaks, the Moon will be closest to the centre of the Earth’s shadow.
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Some parts of the world did not manage to see the eclipse, however it was visible from Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.
Those in North and South America were unable to view the lunar event
The Royal Observatory Greenwich said: “We only see the Moon because it reflects light towards us from the Sun.
“Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth either completely, or partially, blocks the path of light from the Sun to the Moon.”
What is a Wolf Moon?
All Full Moons are given names relating to the month in which they occur.
The Wolf Moon is the name given to January's Moon and relates to Native American tribes.
The name came from the regularity with which hungry wolves howled at the same time of year.
This Moon is also called the Moon After Yule and the Old Moon.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac said: “The Full Moon for January was called the Full Wolf Moon because wolves were more often heard at this time.
“It was traditionally thought that they howled due to hunger, but there is no evidence for this.
“However, wolves do tend to howl more often during winter months and generally howl to define territory, locate pack members, and gather for hunting.”
Names for the Full Moon each month
January - Wolf Moon
February - Snow Moon
March - Worm Moon
April - Pink Moon
May - Flower Moon
June - Strawberry Moon
July - Buck Moon
August - Sturgeon Moon
September/ October - Harvest Moon
The Moon closest to the September Equinox is called the Harvest Moon.
Typically this does occur in September, but around every three years it takes place in October.
September - Corn Moon
October - Hunter’s Moon
November - Beaver Moon
December - Cold Moon