![]() In this image, the Moon is fixed in order to show the relative motion of the Uranus. In fact, the position change of Uranus is mainly due to the motion of the Moon. The occultation starts at the East side of the Moon and ends near the South side of the Moon. The position of Uranus during the lunar occultation. During this total eclipse, the Moon will pass in front of Uranus, resulting in an occultation event of the planet. Only in a total lunar eclipse when the brightness of the Moon drops significantly, we can see the Moon and Uranus side by side in a telescope. Since the planet Uranus is a lot dimmer than the Moon, under most circumstances even if they are close together, the former is often hidden in the latter's glare. Interestingly, the lunar eclipse of 8 November will be accompanied by another astronomical event, the lunar occultation of Uranus. The next total lunar eclipse visible in Hong Kong will occur on 8 September 2025. ![]() The subsequent partial phase will end at 8:49 pm. At 6:16 pm, the total phase begins with the Moon entering the Earth's umbra completely and will last about 1 hour and 26 minutes. The eclipse has already begun when the Moon rises at 5:37 pm that evening. A total lunar eclipse, during which the Moon would take an uncommon coppery-red hue, will be visible across the territory in Hong Kong on 8 November 2022.
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