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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2014 12:12:08 GMT -6
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Post by skywalker on Mar 21, 2014 19:28:44 GMT -6
Nice! The moon will be full at that time too. It looks like everybody in the US will get a very good look at it. The only problem is that it will be occurring in the middle of the freaking night...at 2am, 3am or 4am for most parts of the country. I don't know if I'll be able to see much with my eyes all blurry from lack of sleep. Of course, knowing my stupid company they will probably have me driving all over creation at that ungodly hour of the night so I'll probably get to watch the whole thing.
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Post by lois on Mar 21, 2014 20:30:03 GMT -6
Cliff why is Chicago and Des moines the same time while Indiana is a different time. which one of these times is for me? Not sure if I understood it correct. hope I'm like Chicago and Iowa as it is a little earlier.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2014 21:00:58 GMT -6
Cliff why is Chicago and Des moines the same time while Indiana is a different time. which one of these times is for me? Not sure if I understood it correct. hope I'm like Chicago and Iowa as it is a little earlier. You're on Chicago time Lois. The eclipse should begin at 11:54 p.m. your time on the 14th and will max out at 2:46 a.m.. It will end at 5:38 a.m. on the early morning hours of the 15th your time if they got their utc correct. I'll check other links to make sure. Missouri time should be the same in case you want to let your kids know. It is amazing how red the moon appears during some of these. Good luck everyone. Hopefully the weather (and working schedules ) permits viewing.
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Post by skywalker on Mar 21, 2014 21:03:22 GMT -6
Yup. Most of Indiana is on eastern time. It's confusing though because only some of their counties do daylight savings time. I never know what time it is when I'm in Indiana.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2014 10:24:14 GMT -6
I thought Arizona was the only state that didn't have daylight savings time? I HATE it. One stinkin' hour and it disrupts my sleep brain for days grrrrrrr. At least people in the US will be able to see this one ...yay.
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Post by skywalker on Mar 22, 2014 19:32:41 GMT -6
There are several states that have either gotten rid of it or are thinking about it. I know Tennessee was getting ready to vote on it a couple of weeks ago. Don't know if it passed or not. I really don't see what the point of daylight savings time is. When it's dark it's dark, when it's light it's light...it doesn't matter what the stupid clock says.
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Post by auntym on Apr 9, 2014 11:41:22 GMT -6
www.space.com/25390-total-lunar-eclipse-april-preview.htmlTotal Lunar Eclipse Will Darken the Moon Next WeekBy Joe Rao, Space.com Skywatching Columnist April 08, 2014 Editor's update for April 9: The April 15 total lunar eclipse is the first in a four-eclipse cycle called a tetrad. To see our latest story on the tetrad, read: Four Blood Moons: Total Lunar Eclipse Series Not a Sign of Apocalypse: www.space.com/25409-four-blood-moons-tetrad-lunar-eclipse.htmlThis NASA graphic shows where the total lunar eclipse of April 14-15, 2014 will be visible from. The lunar eclipse coincides with April's full moon and is the first of four total lunar eclipes (a tetrad) between April 2014 and September 2015. Stargazers and lunar fans in the Western Hemisphere will have ringside seats for a total eclipse of the moon during the overnight hours of April 14 and 15. This spectacle of celestial shadows will be the first of two total lunar eclipses in 2014 that will be visible from North America. Unlike an eclipse of the sun, an eclipse of the moon presents no hazards to the viewer. No precautions to protect the eyes are needed. For the Western Hemisphere, the eclipse will "officially" begin on April 15 at 12:53 a.m. EDT (0435 GMT), when the moon begins to enter Earth's outer, or penumbral shadow. But even in clear weather, skywatchers will not notice any changes in the moon's appearance until about 50 minutes later, when a slight "smudge" or shading starts becoming evident on the left portion of the moon’s disk. The first definitive change in the moon's appearance will come on its upper left edge. At 1:58 a.m. EDT (0558 GMT), the partial phase of the eclipse will begin as the Earth’s dark shadow, called the umbra, starts to slowly creep over the face of the full moon. WATCH VIDEO & CONTINUE READING: www.space.com/25390-total-lunar-eclipse-april-preview.html Total Lunar Eclipse of April 15 Explained (Video)] www.space.com/25250-a-tetrad-of-lunar-eclipses-starts-in-april-video.html
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Post by auntym on Apr 12, 2014 9:44:23 GMT -6
www.space.com/25427-blood-moons-lunar-eclipse-tetrad-infographic.html?cmpid=514648_20140411_21767284 'Blood Moons' Explained: What Causes a Lunar Eclipse Tetrad? (Infographic)by Karl Tate, SPACE.com Infographics Artist April 09, 2014 Diagrams explain how eclipses work. The word "eclipse" means to obscure. When the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, it's called a solar eclipse. When the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, it is a lunar eclipse. Complete Coverage: Total Lunar Eclipse of 2014 The Earth casts its shadow far out into space, beyond the orbit of the moon. Once in a while the moon passes through the shadow, and an eclipse occurs. [Amazing Total Lunar Eclipse Photos] Four Blood Moons: Total Lunar Eclipse Series Not a Sign of Apocalypse Lunar eclipses occur in pairs with solar eclipses, two weeks apart. This is because the Earth, sun and moon must be aligned for an eclipse to occur, and the alignment can only happen twice during the moon's month-long orbit. A lunar eclipse lasts for hours as the moon slowly orbits through the Earth's shadow. If the moon passes through the edge of Earth's shadow, it's called a partial eclipse. Passage through the dense center of the shadow is a total lunar eclipse. Four Blood Moons: A Tetrad Of Lunar Eclipses Explained | Video A sequence of four total lunar eclipses including no partial eclipses is called a tetrad. In 2014-2015, four lunar eclipses will occur. This sequence features eclipses on April 15, 2014; Oct. 8, 2014; April 4, 2015 and Sept. 28, 2015. Earth's shadow is red at the edges for the same reason a sunset is red: When sunlight is scattered by passing through Earth's atmosphere, the other colors of the spectrum are removed. In a solar eclipse, the moon casts its shadow on Earth. The darkest part of the moon's shadow – the umbra — is no more than 166 miles wide (267 kilometers) on the surface of the Earth. Because the orbit of the moon is tilted relative to the orbit of Earth, eclipses can't happen at every new and full moon. The shadow cones pass “above” or “below” the moon and Earth most of the time. Only at two points during the year do the sun, Earth and moon line up properly to allow for eclipses. A lunar eclipse is visible to anyone who can see the moon, which usually means half of the Earth at a time. In a total solar eclipse, the moon's shadow passes directly over only a narrow strip on the Earth's surface. Observers in a larger area can see the sun partially eclipsed. MORE: www.space.com/25427-blood-moons-lunar-eclipse-tetrad-infographic.html?cmpid=514648_20140411_21767284
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Post by auntym on Apr 12, 2014 10:06:54 GMT -6
www.space.com/25462-total-lunar-eclipse-blood-moon-complete-coverage.html Total Lunar Eclipse of April 15: Complete Coverage of the Blood Moonby Tariq Malik, Managing Editor April 11, 2014 The first total lunar eclipse of 2014 will occur overnight on April 14-15, and mark the beginning of an eclipse tetrad - four back-to-back total lunar eclipses. Space.com is offering complete coverage of the total lunar eclipse, which will be visible from a wide region that includes most of North America and parts of South America. Latest Story: How to Observe the Moon: Tips to See 2014's First Lunar Eclipse The first total lunar eclipse of 2014 occurs overnight on April 14 and 15, but to make the most of your moon-watching experience, there are some tips to keep in mind. The total lunar eclipse will begin at about 2 a.m. EDT (0500 GMT) and last about 3.5 hours. The moon will be fully eclipsed by the Earth's shadow by 3 a.m. EDT (0600 GMT). Editor's Note: If you snap an amazing picture of the April 15 total lunar eclipse, you can send photos, comments and your name and location to managing editor Tariq Malik at spacephotos@space.com. Scroll down for more total lunar eclipse tetrad coverage: WATCH VIDEO & CONTINUE READING: www.space.com/25462-total-lunar-eclipse-blood-moon-complete-coverage.html
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2014 19:49:33 GMT -6
Aaaaargh ! 80* today Forecast for Monday (Eclipse day) High of 40 and snow........ Good thing we didn't start a garden yet.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2014 16:13:28 GMT -6
Reminder - Tonight is the eclipse ! My, what beautiful snowflakes we have falling outside today. You can also watch a live feed at Slough, or hang out with other astronomers here where I'll be at and watch live coverage through their scopes of the event if the weather permits for available broadcasters.: www.nightskiesnetwork.com/
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Post by lois on Apr 14, 2014 17:18:36 GMT -6
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Post by lois on Apr 14, 2014 17:32:30 GMT -6
We are all clouds and snowing now. It is sleeting. Cliff are you going to be able to see this moon yourself? I'm not.
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Post by swamprat on Apr 14, 2014 18:53:24 GMT -6
Cloudy with a severe thunderstorm watch...... Sigh...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2014 20:17:49 GMT -6
We are all clouds and snowing now. It is sleeting. Cliff are you going to be able to see this moon yourself? I'm not. It cleared ! I hope it does the same for all of you,,,that bites.
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Post by skywalker on Apr 14, 2014 20:46:42 GMT -6
It's pouring down snow up here where I am. Not an eclipse in sight.
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Post by skywalker on Apr 14, 2014 23:38:51 GMT -6
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Post by skywalker on Apr 14, 2014 23:45:25 GMT -6
Aaarghh!! My camera is crap! It won't take any good pictures. That's what I get for leaving the good one at home. Stupid me.
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Post by skywalker on Apr 15, 2014 0:06:05 GMT -6
The eclipse is starting. One side of the moon is getting darker. This is gonna be cool.
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Post by skywalker on Apr 15, 2014 0:09:36 GMT -6
Am I the only one awake?? What's up with that? I'm probably gonna pay for it tomorrow but I don't care. This is still gonna be cool.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2014 9:42:50 GMT -6
I never go to bed before 12. Perfect shot right off of my porch and it was gorgeous Well worth seeing. Very cool.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2014 10:04:22 GMT -6
Not Harold Sky but another who's picking up the apocalypse banner and waving it on high. Yes...something is about to change...I feel some new 'era' is at hand...full of some amazing stuff but not the end of the world. They keep trying but if they'd pay attention to their own scripture...God himself says...no one..not even angels will know the hour or the day. What makes me the angriest is what he said about Katrina.. Not for him to judge. We don't have to subscribe to anything but we don't have to put words in Gods mouth either. Shaking my head sadly. Like the idiot who killed Jews in my neck of the woods the other day. Old, washed up, hate filled KKK... who undoubtedly figures these murders will impress God and pave his way into heaven. Impossibly sad and incredibly STUPID. news.yahoo.com/bad-moon-rising-preacher-ties-blood-moons-biblical-194730610.html
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Post by skywalker on Apr 15, 2014 11:32:19 GMT -6
Sounds like Harold Jr. At least this new nut hasn't convinced everybody to sell all of their worldly possessions yet. My personal belief is that the eclipse is an astronomical event that happens once in a while and is really cool to look at. I will be so bold as to predict that another eclipse will occur sooner or later and it will be cool to look at too. Now let's see if my prediction comes true.
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Post by lois on Apr 15, 2014 14:15:37 GMT -6
I did not wake up til 8 am . I missed it if we cleared off. We were clear at 6 my husband tells me. Hope you got a good photo sky..
Right Auntym there will be more. I have already see its phases, a friend on FB give me.
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Post by auntym on Apr 15, 2014 16:05:28 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2014 19:58:56 GMT -6
It was a good one. The highlight of it for me was seeing an awesome meteor shoot over during total....... I had a camera in hand but didn't get to snap it in time.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2014 20:06:43 GMT -6
One in October and two next year...and very cool to see Sorry you didn't get a pic of that Cliff.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2014 1:20:22 GMT -6
Darn meteors are quick...usually requiring long exposures to catch. With camera in hand, I was too busy going
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Post by lois on Apr 21, 2014 15:48:31 GMT -6
Aaaaargh ! 80* today Forecast for Monday (Eclipse day) High of 40 and snow........ Good thing we didn't start a garden yet. You can say that again Cliff. April is just too unpredictable. I did start plants in my home. You should see my house now. With all those tiny cups here and there.
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