by Alice Ibarra in Astronomy

The year's second total lunar eclipse is happening soon, with Asia having the best view. This weekend's full moon will be obscured by Earth's shadow as the planet perfectly aligns between the moon and the sun. Totality will last 1 hour and 22 minutes, with the entire event spanning over five hours. Unlike March's eclipse, visible in the Americas, this "blood moon" eclipse will be primarily visible in Asia (from Saudi Arabia to the Philippines, Arctic to Antarctica), parts of East Africa, and western Australia. Partial visibility is expected in other regions, including parts of Africa, Australia, Europe, the Brazilian coast, and Alaska. Two weeks later, a partial solar eclipse will be visible from New Zealand, parts of Australia, and Antarctica.