Are You Prepared for the Upcoming Lunar Eclipse?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the upcoming lunar eclipse, with participants sharing their excitement, personal experiences, and viewing conditions. The scope includes observational experiences, technical aspects of viewing, and light-hearted commentary related to the event.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express enthusiasm for the lunar eclipse, preparing their equipment and sharing links to resources.
  • Others mention their viewing conditions, with some unable to see the eclipse due to time zone differences or weather conditions.
  • Several participants recount past experiences of lunar eclipses, describing the moon's appearance during those events.
  • There is a humorous exchange regarding a misunderstanding about lunar and solar eclipses, with some participants joking about the confusion.
  • One participant shares their setup for viewing the eclipse, including snacks and a chair, but ultimately did not see the event.
  • Another participant reflects on their viewing experience, noting the moon's color and elevation during the eclipse.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants share a general excitement for the lunar eclipse, but there is no consensus on viewing experiences or conditions, as some had successful views while others did not.

Contextual Notes

Some comments reference specific times and locations, which may affect viewing opportunities. There are also humorous misunderstandings that highlight the informal nature of the discussion.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in astronomy, particularly those following lunar events, as well as those looking for community experiences related to celestial observations.

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Set your alarms, get your cameras ready, clean the lenses on your scopes - it's loony time!

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/08/070827-lunar-eclispe.html

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/08/images/070827-lunar-eclipse_big.jpg
 
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I hope lots of folks here get a good view.

Unfortunately, I won't, as 3 a.m. PT is 7 a.m AT. :frown::mad:
 
I saw a total eclipse of the moon a few years ago. Awesome. The moon turned a dark umber color.
 
* rimshot *
 
Civil twilight here was at 6:26 AM (ET) this morning. So I should get about a half hour of viewing time, if, as forecast, the clouds stay away.
 
Evo said:
I saw a total eclipse of the moon a few years ago. Awesome. The moon turned a dark umber color.

I saw a good one in Portland back in '97 or '98. The moon looked blood-red for a time.
 
we're headed out to go find a dark spot out of the city now. I wish I had a camera...
 
That's it over here...I had a smoky, brown moon. Total eclipse began at about 0552(ET) with the moon at an elevation of about 20o above the horizon.
 
I was prepared. I set out the lawn chair, can of brew and bag of chips and the smoked glass and just waited. But I didn't see a thing.
 
  • #10
mooneclipse600005.jpg
 
  • #11
jimmysnyder said:
smoked glass and just waited. But I didn't see a thing.

All the letters correct here?
 
  • #12
zoobyshoe said:
mooneclipse600005.jpg

Very nice.
 
  • #13
George Jones said:
All the letters correct here?
Naughty George! Nice pic, zoob. That's redder than it ever got, here in the midwest.

jimmy, how exactly do you mean "missed"?
 
  • #14
Gokul43201 said:
Naughty George! Nice pic, zoob. That's redder than it ever got, here in the midwest.

jimmy, how exactly do you mean "missed"?

Here's my interpretation, which may be completelly wrong.

Jimmy was making a joke about confusing lunar and solar eclipses. When you try and observe a lunar eclipse through stuff you use for a solar eclipse, you don't see very much.

Since Jimmy's post was in jest, I decided to run with it.
 
  • #15
George Jones said:
Since Jimmy's post was in jest, I decided to run with it.
So he wasn't trying on his new Oriental accent?
 
  • #16
Gokul43201 said:
So he wasn't trying on his new Oriental accent?

As usual, I was slow on the uptake. I now see the light with respect to your post (#13).
 
  • #17
Yes, it was all in jest, I don't really smoke glass, or anyway, I don't inhale. The reason I didn't see anything is because I live on the oriental coast of the US which may explain the accent.
 
  • #18
I had a very nice view from my back porch this morning.

Now, if I could just take a short nap at my desk... I got home around 11:30 last night, so that makes for a short sleep.
 

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