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Credit & Copyright: Noel Munford (Palmerston North Astronomical Society, New Zealand)
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Viewing a lunar eclipse doesn't require special eyewear or safety precautions; because the eclipse is at night, it's completely safe to watch with the naked eye. A telescope isn't even necessary.
A pair of binoculars will help magnify the view and will make the red coloration brighter and easier to see. A standard pair of 7x35 or 7x50 binoculars work fine.
Read Erika Rix's articles on Astro Sketching at Astronomy.com
How to Photograph the Supermoon: NASA Pro Shares His Tips, November 2016
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Credit: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani