Awesome_Paul Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 On December 20th - 21st. There will be a total lunar eclipse, because this is happening on the winter solstice (the shortest day), the last time it happened on this day was over 700 years ago :O In case you didn't know, this is when the earth, moon and sun aligns, But rather than a normal eclipse where the moon would block out the sun. Earth blocks out the sun while all 3 are alligned. So it should look like this (not the process will take a few hours) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xepha Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 That's pretty epic! Thank you Paul for posting :) I checked the weather, and it's going to be mostly cloudy during the night, so chances are we won't see much from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesome_Paul Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 No problem, only just learnt about it today myself, so would be pretty disappointed if I missed it, though i would probably oversleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masaryk Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I am also sadly stuck with cloudy weather tonight. :( I really wanted to view the eclipse, but it's starting at 2:41 am in my time zone, so I probably wouldn't be able to stay up for it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloom Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Ahh, I heard about that. Unfortunately, it's just plan cloudy here too. I doubt a lot of people who experience intense winter weather will be able to see it. I guess we will just all have to see it in the next 700 years! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler. Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 it's cloudy and pouring, so I have no chance of seeing it :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritzie Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 It seems like it's going to be cloudy a lot of places. I'm going to see if I can't see it. I would LOVE to see something like that. Thanks for posting this. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAV of Gang Green Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 It's somewhat cloudy here, but odds are I'll be able to see it at some point. I completely forgot about this. Thanks for reminding me. Now if only I can get my telescope to work..... Quick note though, there is no normal eclipse. There is a lunar eclipse, and a solar eclipse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selusa Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I'm totally excited for this one, as it's on my birthday, which clearly means it is happening specifically for me. Ahem. :rolleyes_anim: I should be able to see it, as it doesn't look too cloudy outside. Good luck to everyone out there who's looking for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler. Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 the clouds cleared up above my neighbors house, and the moon is visible. yay! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Ah, the budding young astronomer, her telescope, a sky full of clouds and the coldest porch in the land. Who will reign victorious over the night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAV of Gang Green Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I'm totally excited for this one, as it's on my birthday, which clearly means it is happening specifically for me. It's also on my brother's birthday. Ah, the budding young astronomer, her telescope, a sky full of clouds and the coldest porch in the land. Who will reign victorious over the night? I.............won't. I'll have to see it with the naked eye. The other young astronomer, a partly cloudy sky, cold temperatures and wind chills, standing on the rooftop of an apartment in an urban city, with nothing but his glasses. I'm very handicapped in this. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selusa Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Ah, the budding young astronomer, her telescope, a sky full of clouds and the coldest porch in the land. The other young astronomer, a partly cloudy sky, cold temperatures and wind chills, standing on the rooftop of an apartment in an urban city, with nothing but his glasses. I'm very handicapped in this. Are you guys actually going to be outside for this? Eep. I have both a porch and a roof, but I'm totally content with seeing the moon through my dad's office window if it means I get to stay inside. XP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Time to dig out my old telescope! I'm planning on photographing it every 10 minutes or so to make a collection of snapshots :). Now if I could only figure out what time it's supposed to start for my location... I'm terrible with time zones. I'm in Texas, I would really appreciate it someone can tell me what time I should start filming :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritzie Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I was able to see it perfectly last night. The sky was nice and clear, so it was perfect. Though we caught it, just as a sliver of white started showing. But we made it while it was nearly complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAV of Gang Green Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I stood up til 2:30 AM to see the eclipse (dispite my father's wishes). I couldn't see it through a window, so I had to go onto the roof, which was rather dangerous since you never know who could be up there. I caught it when just a trickle of white was beginning to appear. Unfortunately, I couldn't stay any longer, and I had to go downstairs. I took a picture with my phone, but it's crappy so forget about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selusa Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I didn't get to see it when it was fully eclipsed and supposedly all red and glowy, because some clouds decided that would be a good time to throw a party, but I did get to see the earth's shadow moving across the moon both times (I too had to stay up till 2.30, but it was totally worth it). I'd throw on a coat, hat, mitts and boots and go out on the porch every half hour or so with a pair of binoculars to see its progress. Way cool. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kxjenn Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 it was raining like crazy last night so I didn't even bother :/ hope I can see the next one... whenever it is.. T-T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I fell asleep around 3-ish. Good thing I don't have class today. Reading and watching the moon at night in the freezing cold with all the blankets in the world is actually pretty fun. There's a really excellent video of it from Florida here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler. Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I saw it on ustream, and it was amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane for Wax Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 This was the first time since the 1600s that a total lunar eclipse has happened during the Winter Solstice. :) Very special indeed. I thank the Goddess I was able to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstream Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Eh, it's just any old lunar eclipse. I would've gotten up for a meteor shower (I missed the last one. Dang clouds.), but the lunar eclipse is just a lunar eclipse (they really do happen quite frequently), and the fact that it's on the winter solstice doesn't change a thing. Of course, that's just me being a fun killer :P Guess who didn't wake up xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAV of Gang Green Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I feel as though it was special. And I feel the need to see every eclispe. it was raining like crazy last night so I didn't even bother :/ hope I can see the next one... whenever it is.. T-T The next lunar eclispe on the winter solstice isn't until 2094. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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