UAE prepares to witness partial lunar eclipse

A partial lunar eclipse will lead to the moon looking red (123 RF/Tom Tietz)

Don’t be surprised if the moon looks like its red tonight, as a partial lunar eclipse will be visible over the skies of the UAE.

The phenomenon is set to start at 22:45 and will last for several hours.

During a partial eclipse the full moon passes through the shadow of the Earth, painting it a stunning shade of red.

But make sure you catch it while it lasts - the next one isn't expected to place for another two years. 

More from UAE

On Virgin Radio today

Trending on Virgin Radio

  • Talent Takeover

    For one morning only, you could host the UAE’s biggest radio show, The Kris Fade Show - live across the nation.

  • Middle East Hot 30

    Every weekend Kris Fade plays the biggest tracks in the Middle East. Check out this weeks chart...

  • Mais Vault on the Kris Fade Show!

    The boys tried their 'pick up' lines on Mais Vault and things did not go according to plan...

  • Untold Dubai

    It arrived: The UAE's First Mega Music Festival at Expo City Dubai!