A red Moon: this is how the eclipse will be seen in Catalonia this morning
At 06.12 AM, the Earth's shadow will cover 93% of the satellite's surface
Barcelona2026 continues to be the big year for eclipses. After the solar eclipse on August 12th, the Moon will now be the protagonist. At 04:25 AM on Friday morning, the Earth will block the sun's light and begin to cast a shadow on the Moon, covering 93% of the satellite's disc at its peak. In addition, the moon will also turn reddish.
Where and when will the eclipse be visible?
In Barcelona, the lunar eclipse will begin at 04.32 in the morning and end shortly before 8 a.m. However, its maximum splendor will last less: it will take place at 06.12. At this point, 93% of the satellite's disk will be obscured. Little by little, the size of the shadow projected onto the moon will decrease, and the satellite will regain its light until it sets behind the horizon, around 07.20.
In general, the best spots to see the phenomenon will be locations with a completely clear, unobstructed western horizon. However, the complete phenomenon will not be visible from Catalonia: the eclipse will not end until 7.52 a.m., and the Moon will have already hidden behind the horizon in Catalan territory half an hour earlier. Therefore, to appreciate all phases of the eclipse, it will be necessary to travel west of the Peninsula. Specifically, to Asturias, Galicia, Extremadura, part of Andalusia, Castile and León, and the Canary Islands.
A moon tinged with red
From 05:30 a.m. onwards, it will be possible to begin to appreciate how the satellite is tinged with a reddish or pinkish color, which will progressively increase with the extent of the shadow. This color appears when part of the Sun's light passes through the atmosphere before reaching the Moon. The atmosphere, which acts as a natural filter, scatters blue light but allows red-toned rays to pass through, which end up projected onto the Moon.
Will approved glasses be needed?
No. This time the phenomenon can be seen with the naked eye. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth positions itself between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the satellite. Therefore, looking at it directly will not be harmful to vision. In addition, telescopes, binoculars, and conventional cameras can also be used without any risk of eye injury.