SheikYerbuti Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 For all you , an email forwarded to me from a friend's dad who's an astonomy teacher at a local college: If the weather cooperates, you'll be able to witness a total lunar eclipse, the last one for over 2 years from our neck of the woods, (the United States.) The next isn't until December 2010, (A Space Odyssey.) It starts with the Moon passing into the Earth's shadow at 8:43 PM tomorrow (20th) night. It will be in totality, (completely within the Earth's shadow,) from 10:01 until 10:52. It will then begin leaving Earth's shadow, and it will come to an end at 12:09 AM. When it's in totality, you'll still get this eerie blood red/red-orange glow on the Moon, it won't be completely dark. That's because, the Earth, being a sphere, the Earth's shadow is cone-shaped. As the sunlight comes by and skims through the left & right limbs of Earth's atmosphere, the light is bent, or refracted, and the longer, red wavelengths are bent inward into the cone and hit the Moon. It's the last for 2 years, so if you get the chance, take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 heck yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 (edited) heck yes! There appears to be some kind of moon activity in your avi. . . Edited February 20, 2008 by SheikYerbuti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 There appears to be some kind of moon activity in your avi. . . I hope it's not another two years before i see one of those up close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I think we're expected to have crappy weather tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 heck yes! I'd like a lunar eclipse with your avitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 "Che bella Luna " - Moonstruck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I'd like a lunar eclipse with your avitar. I nice beat up shade of red would be encouraged here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 gasm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 gasm wurd (just be sure to impress your date with the ole "and the moon will turn red with the blood of the non-believers" line--it works every time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I think we're expected to have crappy weather tonight. I see you cut out the "come get me" face shot from your avi and are using the best part. Man that hottie really knows how to shake her ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonKnight Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 THanks for the heads up. I'll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I think we're expected to have crappy weather tonight. Yeah, that's the craps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Yeah, that's the craps. I know, same crap as last week when the shuttle was going to be visible. Look up...nothing but clouds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Clear skies here tonite. But I better be able to see it from my window, as it's going to be 10 below zero. I ain't goin' outside.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Clear skies here tonite. But I better be able to see it from my window, as it's going to be 10 below zero. I ain't goin' outside.... my little buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Linguist Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Eastern, Central or Pacific time? If weather cooperates, I may be taking pics from the deck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Eastern, Central or Pacific time? If weather cooperates, I may be taking pics from the deck supposed to start at 10 EST/7 PST. so far it is a beautiful clear night here in cincy. should be good viewing ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'canes2004 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I know, same crap as last week when the shuttle was going to be visible. Look up...nothing but clouds. Dude, please bring back your old avi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 It's started! A big bright moon just out my front window. That bright star a little lower left....that's supposed to be Saturn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Dude, please bring back your old avi. It was zapped by the mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Clear skies here tonite. But I better be able to see it from my window, as it's going to be 10 below zero. I ain't goin' outside.... I've been watching the weather and missing Fargo. Which direction? It's mostly cloudy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 my house faces straight east. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 my house faces straight east. Other than the patch of clear sky near my house, it's all clouds in Dallas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I've been watching the weather and missing Fargo. Which direction? It's mostly cloudy. It's east. About a quarter of it is covered right now. Managed to get a break in the clouds here. I hope the clouds hold off so I can see the red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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