Watching and Snapping Photo Ideas for the Total Lunar Eclipse 2022

When the Moon moves into Earth's shadow, we see a lunar eclipse. In spite of the fact that lunar eclipses are more common than solar eclipses, you should still make time to see and maybe capture this unique and breathtaking natural event.

It's a good thing that you can have another chance to view or photograph this astronomical event this year in the comforts of your Lumina Homes community, a few days from now!

In 2022, there will be two total lunar eclipses; the first already occurred in May and the last total lunar eclipse will occur this November 8. PAGASA claims that the forthcoming astronomical phenomena will be visible in the Philippines, making it a treat for astronomy enthusiasts here in the country. Since the next total lunar eclipse won't occur until March 14, 2025, that is three years from now, this one is probably the last for some time.

PAGASA Weather Bureau predicts that the eclipse will begin at 5:19 PM when the moon appears on November 8 in Manila, and that totality of the lunar surface will commence at 6:16 PM. At 6:59 p.m., the eclipse will be at its greatest (maximum) or peak stage. By 7:42 p.m., the Blood Moon will still be in its darkest phase. The partial eclipse begins at 7:49 p.m. and lasts until 9:58 p.m.

Other countries in Asia, Eastern Europe, Australia, and North America, as well as the majority of southern America, will be able to see the upcoming lunar eclipses as well.

What are Lunar Eclipses?

When the Moon moves into Earth's shadow because of the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, we get a lunar eclipse. There is never a time when the whole globe could see it. However, lunar eclipses occur often enough that you will almost certainly be able to see one from your location.

A lunar eclipse may take one of these three forms.

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

This happens whenever the moon passes the Earth's penumbral shadow. The penumbral eclipse is difficult to see in the night sky because of its subtlety.

Partial Lunar Eclipse

This happens when the Moon enters the Earth's umbral shadow. You can also easily observe this partial eclipse with the naked eye.

Total Lunar Eclipse

When the entire Moon enters Earth's umbral shadow, this phenomenon takes place. When the moon is at its entire phase (totality), it takes on a brilliant crimson hue. These may also be seen clearly with the naked eye.

The beginning of a lunar eclipse is marked by the gradual appearance of a tiny notch along one edge of the moon. As the following hour progresses, the moon will fall further into Earth's umbral shadow. For a total lunar eclipse, the last few minutes of the partial phases may be exciting. The crescent of the moon becomes narrower as the moon fades and the sky becomes darker. As the complete phase starts, the Milky Way shines brightly and beautifully in the night sky, especially when seen away from strong city lights.

How to Watch and Take Picture-Perfect Shots of a Lunar Eclipse

To see the celestial event, one just needs to go outside, raise one's gaze upward, and marvel. A lunar eclipse occurs by just simply reflecting sunlight, therefore, it is safe to look directly at it without protective eyewear. The total duration of the impending eclipse will be roughly four hours, but the period during which the moon will be fully under the earth's shadow will only last about 43 minutes so make sure to plan your total lunar eclipse viewing ahead.

Watching the Total Lunar Eclipse on Your Lumina Homes

The National Museum recommends choosing a spot away from obstacles like trees and buildings to have the greatest possible view. A park or large open field might work.

Luckily, for Lumina Homes residents, you don't have to search for a nearby park or open field in your area as you can freely use the eSpacio inside the community to marvel at this astronomical event. This is the newest amenity that Lumina Homes offer to its homeowners and future residents that entitles them to use the extra large space inside the neighborhood for this kind of event.

As an alternative, the PAGASA Facebook and YouTube accounts will be streaming the eclipse live for those who can't see it in person. In this account, Lumina Homes residents can fully enjoy a smooth online viewing of this year's total eclipse with Streamtech, Lumina Homes partner for a faster and more reliable fiber internet connection.

How to Catch Perfect Shots of the Total Eclipse

It's no surprise that many photographers are interested in learning how to capture a lunar eclipse on film, since the moon is an object of fascination, awe, and admiration for many people.

Fortunately, taking pictures of a lunar eclipse is a lot of fun and not too difficult.

The greatest thing is that you may get a stunning image of the entire lunar eclipse without any specialized filters or astrophotography equipment. Making the most of your camera's capabilities, even on a mobile device, is of the utmost importance.

Practice makes perfect

You should have some experience taking pictures of the moon before the night of the forthcoming lunar eclipse, so you don't lose time fumbling with the camera's settings while the eclipse is really happening. Play on your camera settings and practice taking snapshots of the moon a few days or even during the early morning hours before you photograph a lunar eclipse.

Different ways of Lunar Eclipse Photography

Here are 6 options for photographing the lunar eclipse, depending on the gear you have available:

• An astronomy camera attached specifically to the telescope and tracking mount
• DSLR camera and wide-angle lens on a stationary tripod
• DSLR camera and telephoto lens on a tracking mount
• DSLR camera attached to a telescope (prime focus) on a tracking mount
• Point-and-shoot digital camera through a telescope eyepiece (eyepiece projection)
• Smartphone camera through a telescope eyepiece

Multiple techniques exist for photographing a total lunar eclipse, but the greatest images can be achieved using a DSLR camera and a small refractor telescope mounted on a tracking mount. With this, you may get breathtaking close-ups of the moon in all of its many phases by conveniently adjusting the focal length, camera lens, and shutter speed of your camera. This method yielded some of the most breathtaking pictures of the lunar eclipse.

Taking lunar eclipse photo using mobile phone

Although a camera is ideal for photographing a lunar eclipse, a smartphone will do just fine. Keep in mind, however, that a phone's zoom isn't as strong as a camera's lenses, so you may not be able to obtain very fine macro images.

Nevertheless, you will need a tripod to keep your camera shake or your phone stable if you want to capture gorgeous, clear images, since zooming in causes shots to become blurrier. You can also improve the quality of your phone's camera by adjusting the exposure settings. To prevent the moon from appearing like a point of blinding light, just lower your device's brightness setting.

Capture the Best Astral Moments in Life by Having Your Own House and Lot!

Due to the slow pace at which a lunar eclipse may be seen and photographed, it is a great opportunity to unwind and relax, especially if you are just viewing the bright moon and these awesome celestial events a few blocks from home.

Getting an investment in a house and lot in the Philippines through Lumina Homes can give you the privilege to have dedicated space for this kind of special event.

By having your own home space in the suburbs, you can leisurely enjoy various stellar magnificence with the entire family while not encountering high building obstacles and can easily go to higher places for a better view-- not to mention a comfortable community and a larger space than renting an apartment.

Additionally, our over 50 project sites nationwide are all strategically located in key cities and municipalities in various provinces giving you the best viewing conditions of celestial space.

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