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Where can you see Friday’s total lunar eclipse?

The total lunar eclipse, which is expected to be visible in many locations across the globe, will cause the moon to become red in the early hours of Friday March 14th. At the end of totality or moonset, it will be visible in Spain, especially in the Canary Islands, the middle and western portions of the peninsula, and Ceuta and Melilla. The eastern portion of the peninsula and the Balearic Islands will not be as fortunate to witness this event, as they will only be able to take in a portion of it.
Important information on the total lunar eclipse
The Red Moon or “Blood Moon” complete lunar eclipse will start on the evening of Thursday March 13th and last until the morning of Friday March 14th. This astronomical event will peak at 7:54 a.m., making it the ideal time to gaze up into the sky and consider this phenomenon.
The Moon will go through many phases at that time, each lasting roughly sixty minutes:
Penumbral lunar eclipse: A faint darkening begins when the full Moon passes into the Earth’s penumbra.
Partial lunar eclipse: The Moon starts to become red as it moves into the Earth’s umbra.
Total lunar eclipse: When the Moon reaches the phase of totality, it is totally encircled by the Earth’s umbra.
The process is reversed during a partial lunar eclipse (rising phase), when the Moon gradually loses its reddish hue as it emerges from the umbra.
Penumbral lunar eclipse (last stage): The Moon regains its brightness and distinctive grayish-white colour as it rises out of the darkness on Earth.
The following approximate times will mark the start of this entire process:
At 06:10, the partial eclipse begins.
Total eclipse begins at 07:26.
Eclipse maximum: 07:50.
Total eclipse ends at 8:31.
Partial eclipse ends at 09:48.
Where in Alicante can I watch the whole moon eclipse?
The following suggestions need to be considered in order to observe this occurrence as best as possible:
Location: To get the best view, you should stand high or have a clear horizon to the west. You should also stay away from structures or mountains that could block your view of the Moon as it gets closer to the horizon.
Conditions of the atmosphere: For optimal viewing, clear skies are necessary. Prior to the event, local weather forecasts should be checked.
Equipment: While the eclipse may be seen with the unaided eye, it can be improved by using binoculars or a telescope to see more details of the event.
In this scenario, we will need to relocate to areas west of Alicante that have high visibility and minimal light pollution, like these:
Serra Grossa: A high point away from the brightest city lights, with good horizon visibility.
North of Alicante, Monte Orgegia is a higher location with less light pollution than the city centre.
A mountain on the outskirts of Alicante, Sierra de Fontcalent offers a clear perspective of the western horizon and darker skies.
Maigmó and Els Plans: This mountain range is perfect for astronomy observation and is around 30 to 40 minutes from Alicante.
Cabo de la Huerta is a rocky coastal region with low artificial lighting and unobstructed views of the sea.
Elche’s Carabassí Beach is a natural setting with a broad horizon and minimal light pollution.
The cliffs of Serra Gelada Natural Park (Albir/Benidorm) provide an unhindered view of the west.
The Santa Pola Lighthouse is high above the city and offers unobstructed views of the ocean.
A mountain location with breathtaking views and ideal conditions for astronomical viewing is Cabeçó d’Or Summit (Busot).
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Hospitality and recreation establishments in Elche receive 36 infringement reports from local police

The Elche Local Police conducted an operation that involved inspecting thirteen hospitality and leisure outlets in various neighbourhoods, resulting in one arrest and 36 violations. The data was made public on Friday, 28th March, mainly as a reminder of the work that is being done. Councilman Juan de Dios Navarro gave the police top for their efforts.
According to local police inspector José Antonio Corrales, the majority of the infractions included drug usage and possession, including four for cocaine possession and seven for hashish, as well as improper company documentation. Additionally, there were two reports for disturbing the peace or disrespecting law enforcement, four for not following the minimum hygienic standards for food storage, one serious infraction for conducting the activity after hours and behind closed doors, and seven for irregularities found on the property, including improper documentation.
Additionally, officers found six infractions for permitting smoking in unapproved indoor locations, three for type “B” slot machine identification guide deficiencies, and one major infraction for emergency escape and door flaws. Additionally, a report was made about the selling of illegal tobacco at a pub, where 20 packets were confiscated and one individual was detained on court order and imprisoned.
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Visitor to Catral cemetery locked inside

As nightfall approached on one of these soggy spring days in March, a young man decided it would be a good idea to visit a cousin or acquaintance’s grave and take a walk through the cemetery. Because the cemetery still closes its (automatic) gates at six o’clock at this time of year, but without the winter gloom that may discourage anyone from going.
However, the door was locked when he attempted to exit. The visitor didn’t seem to want to spend any more time among the cemeteries, despite the cemetery’s reputation as a particularly tranquil spot. Unaware of the placard bearing the mobile phone number for anyone needing help, he dashed out the gate. It was all on camera.
Joaquín Lucas, the mayor of Catral, maintains that this occurrence is unrelated to the privatisation of the cemetery works and feels that management by an outside company is an efficient approach to provide this service in a municipal office. He went on to say that the young man who who was locked in is from the nearby municipality of Dolores rather than Catral.
The local police took to social media and atacked the man’s “reckless” behaviour. He has been named in connection with “criminal proceedings for a crime against another’s property.” Nonetheless, the business will be liable for any damages brought on by the damaged door anchors.
In addition to clarifying that the business employs two workers—a gravedigger and a labourer who maintains the communal areas and restrooms—the Councillor for Services, Daniel Escudero, reaffirmed that the automatic door is an option offered by the company itself.
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Five arrested in Alicante and Murcia for shoplifting

Five individuals involved in grocery theft have been taken into custody by the Guardia Civil. In the regions of Alicante and Murcia, the thieves were stealing in a number of locations for a well-known supermarket company. The things that were stolen are worth over 8,000 euros in total.
The investigation started after the retail chain representative filed a complaint. The pattern was consistent across all cases: three or four people went into the store, and one of them loaded up a cart with expensive things like canned goods, extra virgin olive oil, sausages, or alcoholic drinks. The last one hurried out of the grocery without paying, and another diverted the attention of the staff.
It was discovered that the same people were responsible for the crimes in multiple towns in Alicante and Murcia after examining the security footage from the impacted businesses. Since the suspects did not live in the residences where they were registered and lacked a stable address, it was very difficult to find them.
Shortly after committing another theft at a store in a suburban neighbourhood of Rojales (Alicante), officers caught two of the suspects off guard and took them into custody. Many of the stolen goods were found at that time and brought back to the impacted business.
The other three were later taken into custody in the cities of Almoradí (Alicante) and Guardamar del Segura. The majority of the pilfered items were sold on. Additionally, the two cars that were utilised in the crimes were taken.
Eleven thefts have been resolved as a consequence of the investigation conducted by the Novelda Civil Guard’s investigation section. The cities of Novelda, Torrevieja, Almoradí, Catral, and Rojales in Alicante as well as the municipalities of San Javier, Jumilla, San Pedro del Pinatar, Cartagena, Archena, and Caravaca de la Cruz in Murcia were the sites of these crimes.
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