Lunar Eclipse Today
I'm really interested in astronomy and know that some of you are as well. According to Spaceweather.com:
The eclipse begins around 3:30 pm EST (2030 UT) when the Moon enters the outskirts of Earth's shadow. During this early stage, it's possible to look at the Moon and not realize anything is happening. Only a hint of shadow cast across the lunar terrain hints of what is to come: By 5:00 pm EST (2200 UT) the difference will be unmistakable -- at least half the Moon is in deep shadow -- and by 6:00 pm EST (2300 UT) the whole Moon will turn a delightful shade of sunset red.
I'm not sure I'll be able to see anything here, but I'm certainly going to take a peek.
posted by Lady Julia @ 1:05 PM
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Alas in my area it is completely overcast and snowing - zero visibility. Hopefully there will be film coverage.
TVH
What kind of astronomy are you interested in Lady Julia? Do you have a favourate star, planet or moon?
Or do you just like the whole cosmic thing?
Did you ever dream of being an astronaut?
I like astronomy but sold my telescope so I could be best man at my mate's wedding in Korea.
My class was the last one to use the 74 inch at Mt Stromlo before it was destroyed by the 2003 bush fires.
I couldn't see it either, TVH :( However, there are some gorgeous photos on Spaceweather.com
Nigel, mostly I just like the whole cosmic thing. I guess you could consider me more of a stargazer than anything. I like looking even though I don't always know what I'm looking at. Meteor showers, eclipses, etc - love viewing that sort of thing.
I had a wonderful view of the eclipse.. and somehow the fact that I was viewing it from a darkened room with two deliciously perverted, skantily clad girls made it a VERY special experience.
It was a wonderful dim red.. almost something that Wells could have conjoured up as a sinister prelude to something martian.
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