Yigal Pat-El
Dr. Yigal Pat-El is an esteemed astronomer and former chairman of the Israeli Astronomical Association, known for his expertise in lunar phenomena. He has provided valuable insights into lunar eclipses and their significance, explaining the scientific principles behind these celestial events to the public. His recent commentary on the lunar eclipse that occurred on a Friday highlighted the intricacies of how Earth's atmosphere affects the appearance of the moon during such events.
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Recent news mentions
Dr. Yigal Pat-El is mentioned in an interview regarding the lunar eclipse.
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Israel· 2025-09-07Dr. Yigal Pat-El explained when the peak of the lunar eclipse will occur and how to observe it.
ליקוי ירח בישראל ביום ראשון 7 בספטמברIsrael· 2025-09-07
Dr. Yigal Pat-El is mentioned in relation to the observation of Saturn's rings.
לאן "נעלמו" הטבעות של שבתאי?Israel· 2025-03-27
Dr. Yigal Pat-El, from Cosmos Telescopes and former chairman of the Israeli Astronomical Society, explained in previous articles that a lunar eclipse is a situation where sunlight is blocked from the moon by the Earth.
ליקוי ירח מרהיב, שלא נראה מישראלIsrael· 2025-03-14