Partial eclipse of the moon visible in Derbyshire in early hours of morning - how to see it

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A relatively rare partial eclipse of the moon will be visible from Derbyshire in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Although only a small part of the moon's surface will be covered by the Earth's shadow, it is likely to turn the natural satellite a blood-red colour.

Timeanddate.com has stated that the eclipse will be visible between 1.41am and 5.47am on September 18, with the peak of the event at 3.44am. The next expected partial eclipse isn't until March 14 2025 in this area, so this could be your last chance this year to see the amazing spectacle in 2024. But a full eclipse of the moon visible from Derbyshire is due in just under a year's time on September 7.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon aligns directly behind the Earth relative to the Sun. This alignment causes the moon to pass through the darkest part

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