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Visuals from Italy, Brazil, Portugal and Bosnia during total lunar eclipse of century
The longest "blood moon" eclipse this century will coincide with Mars' closest approach in 15 years today to offer skygazers a thrilling astronomical double bill.
Viewers will need no protective eye gear to observe the spectacle -- unlike when watching solar eclipse.
"All you have to do is... go outside!" the Royal Astronomical Society in London advises.
For about half the world, the moon will be partly or fully in Earth's shadow from 1714 to 2328 GMT - six hours and 14 minutes in all.
The period of complete eclipse -- known as "totality", when the moon appears darkest - will last from 1930 to 2113 GMT.
"Totality will last for 103 minutes, making it the longest eclipse of the 21st century!" the Royal Astronomical Society said.
At the same time, Mars will hover near the moon in the night sky, easily visible with the naked eye.
Viewers will need no protective eye gear to observe the spectacle -- unlike when watching solar eclipse.
"All you have to do is... go outside!" the Royal Astronomical Society in London advises.
For about half the world, the moon will be partly or fully in Earth's shadow from 1714 to 2328 GMT - six hours and 14 minutes in all.
The period of complete eclipse -- known as "totality", when the moon appears darkest - will last from 1930 to 2113 GMT.
"Totality will last for 103 minutes, making it the longest eclipse of the 21st century!" the Royal Astronomical Society said.
At the same time, Mars will hover near the moon in the night sky, easily visible with the naked eye.
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