If you're on the West Coast of the U.S. and want to stay up into the early morning, here's your chance to see a total lunar eclipse. I've seen three or four of these, and they're worth seeing. During totality, when the moon is completely covered by the shadow of the earth, the moon turns a dark, otherworldly red.
Your guide to the total lunar eclipse - Space.com - MSNBC.com
Andy - Here's one occasion where working on swing shift has its advantages. I made it home just in time to grab a drink, and my 10 x 25 binoculars, and watch the lunar eclipse (2:52AM). It was easily viewable with the naked eye, however the binoculars allowed me to discerne several color changes as the shadow enveloped the moon. Very wonderful. It was my first eyewitness lunar eclipse. I was suitably impressed.
ReplyDeleteYes, lunar eclipses are much more subtle than their solar eclipse counterparts, but equally amazing.
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