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[Manabanana]

http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/LEmono/TLE2008Feb21/TLE2008Feb21.html

That's tomorrow. Too bad it's gonna be super cold tomorrow night where I am. I'll still make periodic checks.

 

[Father_Brain]

 

[perfectchaos007]

Its all a ploy for us all to go outside and watch the missile "accidentally" miss the satellite.

 

[fallout]

YOU DON'T NEED A TELESCOPE FOR THIS!

Heh, I've gotten that question all day telling people about this. Hell, you hardly even have to go OUTSIDE. Just look out your window!

Here's sort of what to expect. The eclipse will last from 7:34pm EST to 1:17am EST. The totality (the good shit) starts around 10:00pm EST and ends around 10:51pm EST. The moon will first be shadowed by the earth (this is different than the phases of the moon ... if you want an explanation of that, just ask), and then will become red as the earth eclipses the moon completely. The red colouring happens because the sunlight reaching the moon is scattered in the earth's atmosphere. Smaller particles scatter the shorter wavelengths (green, blue, violet) and the only thing that's left are the longer wavelengths (red, orange, yellow).

Here's a time lapse of the eclipse from August 2007:

 

[Phobophile]

Oh fuck yeah. Gotta make sure my balcony door isn't frozen!

 

[Cheesemeister]

There is no dark side of the Moon, really. As a matter of fact, it's all dark.

 

[ckohler]

Thanks for the reminder.

 

[Like the hat?]

sweet. hope this thread stays bumped so i dont forget by the time i get home.

 

[Zyzyxxz]

lame I can't see the "full" eclipse from California. Oh well I can still see part of it

 

[Aruarian Reflection]

It was snowing really heavily today so I wasn't counting on seeing the moon tonight. But right now it's fairly clear and I have a front row view of the moon from my apartment! Hope the conditions hold up.

 

[jamesinclair]

My window view, 7:17pm.

 

[Zilch]

Nice, I'm in perfect view of the moon, I just have to look a little above my monitor and out the window.

 

[Wes]

I'll be up to take some photos of it. Clear night here so far *touch wood*. Couple of hours to go!

 

[brocke]

Is that the type of lunar eclipse you don't want to look directly into?

 

[lexi]

Is that the type of lunar eclipse you don't want to look directly into?

That's a solar eclipse.

 

[Metroidvania]

hmm, 45 minutes 'til partial begins...hope I can get some decent pics as well.

 

[Goldrusher]

That's a solar eclipse.

Looking into the sun is always dangerous...eclipse or no eclipse.

 

[ckohler]

The moon's position is directly out my front door.

Less than an hour to go.

 

[TONX]

I cant believe how bright the moon looks right now.

 

[ckohler]

I cant believe how bright the moon looks right now.

Well, the sun is directly behind the Earth right now, so yeah. That's why. :lol

 

[jamesinclair]

 

[way more]

YOU DON'T NEED A TELESCOPE FOR THIS!

Heh, I've gotten that question all day telling people about this. Hell, you hardly even have to go OUTSIDE. Just look out your window!

Yeah, you only need one for a solar eclipse.

 

[speedpop]

Enjoy your hours of entertainment guys.

The Lunar Eclipse that we copped last year lasted for roughly 3-4 hours.

 

[fallout]

Time to go setup my scope in the freezing cold. Saturn and Mars are out, so I figure I'll take advantage of the clear night.

Looking into the sun is always dangerous...eclipse or no eclipse.

Yes, although one could argue that it's more dangerous during an eclipse, because people incorrectly think that since it's dark, it can't hurt you.

 

[Calcaneus]

I have an awesome view........I just have to go out to my driveway. But a good view nonetheless.

 

[AirBrian]

Freakin' clouds. :-(

 

[Quazar]

Freakin' clouds. :-(

Same here in GA

 

[jobber]

Freakin' clouds. :-(

it's raining here

and some monster downpour but some bitch drizzle that the clouds are thick enough to cover the sky

smh

 

[Garcia]

Perfect view from my place =)

Waiting fo 10:00 p.m. to take some pics and post 'em here

 

[Like the hat?]

sweet, it's right out my livingroom window

 

[Dharmalar]

damn it. it's way too cloudy here in socal.

 

[Guy Legend]

Crystal clear here in central Missouri (Columbia).

 

[Femmeworth]

Crap, it's way too foggy down here in Texas to see anything.

 

[Alucard]

I'm stuck at work and can't see a thing out these crappy windows. :-\

 

[Bourbon Cowboy]

Clouds...

 

[brandonh83]

Totally clear skies in southeastern KY for once. Looks pretty cool.

 

[Foil]

My camera sucks. Should have a good view though, not a cloud in the sky tonight.

 

[dabig2]

I've got a perfect view right now. Debating whether to go outside and take some pics or just enjoy it from the comfort of inside via my window.

 

[ManaByte]

6:20PM:

 

[jamesinclair]

My camera thinks the moon is still full

 

[CajoleJuice]

My camera sucks

 

[Amir0x]

man this is so rad *tee hee*

 

[Teknoman]

Damn its cloudy and rainy where I am...oh well. Lunar Eclipse and Satellite Showdown in the same night is nice.

 

[Aruarian Reflection]

ManaByte, what kind of camera/lens are you using? I left my Digital Rebel at home so I'm trying to take photos with a cheap Powershot and failing

 

[camineet]

perfect view here. I can see the redness now.

 

[jamesinclair]

ManaByte, what kind of camera/lens are you using? I left my Digital Rebel at home so I'm trying to take photos with a cheap Powershot and failing

Powershot here as well. Does your moon come out super bright and perfectly round?

 

[Foil]

My camera is a failure. :/

 

[CajoleJuice]

Powershot here as well. Does your moon come out super bright and perfectly round?

That sounds fairly familiar. Powershot here too.

 

[Manabanana]

Super cold here in Minneapolis, but I'm still making periodic runs outside. I'm glad it's clear. Looks pretty amazing.

 

[holliberry]

I wanna see! I can't see the moon from my balcony, must be on the other side of the building