A partial lunar eclipse is expected to grace the skies of Utah on June 26. The eclipse will last a total of two hours and 43 minutes and also be able to be seen in Asia, Hawaii and Australia.
The full moon will be in the sign of Sagittarius, and sinking low in the southwest setting around sunrise.
NASA Scientist Patrick Wiggins said the view Saturday will depend on the weather. If it is a clear day in Utah, early risers will be able to see the moon passing through the earth’s shadow at 4 a.m.
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Lunar eclipses only occur during the full moon phase. The eclipse will be visible beginning at about 4:17 a.m. and the maximum eclipse will be around 5:38 a.m.
This lunar eclipse is the opening scene for a full lunar eclipse coming in six months. On the night of the winter solstice Dec. 21, the moon will be completely eclipsed high in a dark sky of North America.
By Tiffany Rex
