From SpaceWeather
This Saturday, August 16th, people on every continent except North America can see a lunar eclipse. At maximum, around 2110 UT (5:10 pm EDT), more than 81% of the Moon will be inside Earth's shadow, producing a vivid red orb in the night sky (see picture above) visible to the naked eye even from light-polluted cities. The entire eclipse lasts more than 3 hours, so there's plenty of time for gazing, drinking coffee, and taking pictures.
North Americans can watch the eclipse via live webcast beginning 3:30 pm EDT on Saturday afternoon. Eclipse-cam links may be found, along with time tables, visibility maps, and eclipse photo galleries at SpaceWeather.
If you are in the effected area you now have a good excuse for a party. A little beer, some chips and an lunar eclipse and volia a party.
Or you might want to ask that very special someone a very special question during it.
Either way, I hope your viewing is spectacular!
2 comments:
Darn, everywhere but North America. I love watching those.
Debbie Hamilton
Right Truth
I shall try to do a photo session on this one, so maybe it will not be a complete loss to you. Cheers.
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