Total Lunar Eclipse/Winter Solstice

[LunaEroticaMystica]

http://earthsky.org/tonight/total-lunar-eclipse-for-the-americas-on-night-of-december-2021


I wanted to remind everyone about the Total Lunar Eclipse, occurring during the Winter Solstice, on the Full Moon, during the Ursids Meteor Shower. A truly monumental, magical astro/cosmological event. Not another one in 4 centuries or more (and the first of its nature in even more centuries). If you have clear skies...don't miss out!

"Places that see the lunar eclipse during the night of December 20/21. North and South America, the islands of the Pacific, Greenland, northwestern Europe and northwestern Africa. For the islands of the Pacific, Hawaii and Alaska, the eclipse starts at early to mid-evening on December 20. On the U.S. West Coast, the eclipse starts at late evening December 20. As for the North American east coast and the South American west coast, the eclipse happens in the predawn hours on December 21. In northwestern Europe, northwestern Africa and the South American East Coast, the lunar eclipse is seen at or close to dawn on December 21.

Places that see the lunar eclipse tomorrow – on Tuesday evening, December 21. Northeast Asia, the Philippines, far eastern Indonesia (New Guinea), eastern Australia and New Zealand. If you live in this part of the world, look for the already eclipsed moon to rise over your east-northeast horizon right after sunset on Tuesday, December 21. Find a level and unobstructed eastern horizon for an optimal view of the later stages of the lunar eclipse. Binoculars may be helpful."

~EarthSky Tonight

 

[trysail]

http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/506478main_eclipse_graphic_dec21_226.jpg​

It is the first total lunar eclipse on the winter solstice since the year 1378.

http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/506480main_trio_eclipse_226.jpg​

http://www.weather.gov/forecasts/graphical/images/conus/Sky3_conus.png



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http://www.nasa.gov/topics/solarsystem/features/eclipse/dec21-eclipse.html

For observers on the east coast of the U.S. the eclipse lasts from 1:33am EST through 5:01 a.m. EST. Viewers on the west coast will be able to tune in a bit earlier. For them the eclipse begins at 10:33 p.m. PST on December 20 and lasts until 2:01am PST on Dec. 21. Totality, the time when Earth's shadow completely covers the moon, will last a lengthy 72 minutes.

 

[LunaEroticaMystica]

Yup, I know. SO not going to miss it! Thanks for sharing more links!

 

[amicus]

Thank you for reminding me...firing off an email to five grown children, perhaps they might have a chance....cloudy here on the West coast.....but maybe...

amicus

 

[LunaEroticaMystica]

You're welcome Amicus. I hope some, if not all get the chance

 

[TE999]

It's clear and cool here on Florida's east coast...perfect viewing weather...I have my jacket (it's 50F), binocs and lawn chair ready to go...plus a pot of tea. It's gonna be awesome.

 

[Cleardiamond]

I'm thinking I'm going to try and wake up to see this.. I haven't seen a lunar eclipse in FOREVER

thanks for the reminder darling

 

[LunaEroticaMystica]

TE999, how wonderful! It's 23 here tonight, but that won't stop me. Even if I'm only out long enough to watch the complete shrouding, I'll be happy.

 

[LunaEroticaMystica]

Cleardiamond, you're welcome. Hope you get to see!

 

[jomar]

thanks for the reminder!

 

[Austin8]

Im outside barefooted it's 65* and crystal clear, I can see red dog playing in the grass, I bet I could even read a book, what time is this gonna happen?

 

[LunaEroticaMystica]

Depends what part of the world you are in Austin. Click the links it'll help.

 

[Austin8]

Depends what part of the world you are in Austin. Click the links it'll help.

Thanks Luna * starts the coffee pot*

 

[LunaEroticaMystica]

Found it?

So, how cliche is this? While I'm waiting for the eclipse to start, I'm watching (Twilight) Eclipse. *hehe* When I rented it yesterday, I hadn't even been thinking. Or maybe subconsciously I was

 

[LunaEroticaMystica]

You provide the coffee, I'll provide the cocoa and cookies

 

[voluptuary_manque]

Nobody's seeing anything on the Left Coast. We're socked in.

 

[LunaEroticaMystica]

Sorry Volupt! I'm sure it will be posted online tomorrow.

 

[AllardChardon]

California girl reporting from Tennessee; heavy cloud cover does not look promising for viewing lunar eclipses.

 

[LunaEroticaMystica]

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nasa-...onnect/chat/lunar_eclipse.html&medium=6539981

NASA live ustream of it. (seems to be cloudy right now)

 

[sr71plt]

I can see the moon through a bit of a haze in Virginia. But the eclipse isn't scheduled to start here until 2:41 am (it's 1:20 now). I doubt I will be up that late.

 

[LunaEroticaMystica]

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/coasterstorm's-weather-center

This one isn't cloudy.

sr71: it begins in a few minutes (even if you don't get to see the peak, might catch a glimpse)

 

[LunaEroticaMystica]

http://www.wpbt2.org/stargazer/

 

[sr71plt]

This one isn't cloudy.

sr71: it begins in a few minutes (even if you don't get to see the peak, might catch a glimpse)

OK, yes, it's happening, thanks.

 

[LunaEroticaMystica]

WOW, Breathtaking, Magical!!! Plus, I saw 3 "shooting" stars from the Ursids Meteor Shower! (sharing time between outside and inside) *shivering, still trying to get warm*

 

[squarejohn]

I just came in from seeing it. The moon was almost directly overhead and was a very dark rust color. Looking at it through binoculars (all I could see with my worn out eyes was a dark smudge in the sky), it appeared to be a little more than 3/4 totality. I wonder how many of us were looking there at the same instant.