Lunar super eclipse Sept. 27th. 2015

Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the lunar super eclipse that occurred on September 27, 2015, including participants' experiences, observations, and questions related to the event. The scope includes personal accounts of viewing conditions, technical discussions about photography, and inquiries into the physics of lunar eclipses.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested
  • Experimental/applied

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express excitement about the eclipse and share plans to photograph it, while others report poor weather conditions affecting visibility.
  • Several users discuss their experiences with varying weather, with some successfully capturing images and others struggling with clouds.
  • A participant raises a question about the physics of the moon turning red during the eclipse, suggesting that the transition from shadow to red is not gradual as expected.
  • Another participant offers a possible explanation for the sudden change in color, relating it to contrast and visibility conditions.
  • Some users share technical details about their photography equipment and experiences, including challenges faced during the event.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share their individual experiences and observations, but there is no consensus on the reasons behind the moon's color change during the eclipse. The discussion includes multiple viewpoints and remains unresolved regarding the explanation of the lunar eclipse phenomenon.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention limitations in their equipment and weather conditions, which may affect their observations and photographic outcomes. The discussion includes varying levels of understanding of the physics involved in lunar eclipses.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in astronomy, photography, and the science of lunar eclipses may find the shared experiences and technical discussions beneficial.

Astronomy news on Phys.org
Argggh! Rain forcast for the entire weekend here. :oldfrown:
 
Borg said:
Argggh! Rain forcast for the entire weekend here. :oldfrown:

Here, too...
 
I'm ready to drive to the high desert with my solar panels and kid here but so far the Portland area still has a clear weather window for that day in the forecast.
 
Not very clear as I was with the wife and her friend picking herbal medicines on a hill with just my crappy tablet camera.

Moon rise near Mt. Hood on the day before the Super Blood Moon.
21754362091_6c84d88133_z_d.jpg

21745002015_2a0703b439_b_d.jpg
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: DennisN and hagar
Unfortunately, not going to see the eclipse from Australia
didn't see the last 3 because of cloud, now we have a clear sky but the eclipse isn't visible from this region ( whole Pacific basin)
 
This is not fair! I live in singapore and it is currently covered in haze and cannot see the clouds.:(
 
here's the Super Moon, 30 mins ago from Sydney, just a few hours away from full
waiting till midnite 'ish time for full isn't going to happen haha and also much harder to photo as it will be pretty much directly overhead ( just a little west of)

Canon 5D mk3 with the 100 - 400mm telephoto Canon EF 100–400mm lens and a x2 teleconverter giving 800mm, 320th sec, ISO500, f11
2015_09_27_4223sm.gif


Dave
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: russ_watters, hagar and DennisN
  • #10
The forecast in my area is now cloudy to mostly cloudy. Maybe there will be a chance.
 
  • #11
If I am awake that late I'll try to take some pictures of it (with my comparatively shoddy equipment)...:-p Edit: The forecast in my area is excellent, but the forecast of my sleepiness is uncertain. Hopefully my photographic desire will prevail...:smile:
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: davenn
  • #12
7pm and I have clear skies directly overhead. Maybe I'll get lucky at 10 pm.
 
  • #13
The weather conditions at my location are absolutely perfect right now. But my camera is not :cry: :smile:. But I will definitely take some photos when it's time.
 
  • #14
The moon started to move into the partial shadow now.
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: davenn
  • #15
mfb said:
The moon started to move into the partial shadow now.
I confirm that from my position :smile:.
 
  • #16
Houston, I'm getting pictures from my shoddy equipment. Will post here later. Is the Moon really there when nobody is looking? Don't know, but it is definitely there since I'm looking at it at the moment. EDIT: Gosh, it's getting really beautiful at the moment! :woot:
 
  • #17
Will the world FINALLY end this time? I'm getting so tired of waiting.
 
  • #18
Horrible conditions here. Just getting the tiniest peeks between large groups of clouds.
 
  • #19
Borg said:
Horrible conditions here. Just getting the tiniest peeks between large groups of clouds.
I'm sorry...
 
  • #20
DennisN said:
I'm sorry...
Me too. Looks like I'll have to count on seeing everyone else's pictures.
 
  • #21
Algr said:
Will the world FINALLY end this time? I'm getting so tired of waiting.
Blood moon and the world is still there... at least here.
Nice to watch, just a bit of fog here.
 
  • #22
Borg said:
Me too. Looks like I'll have to count on seeing everyone else's pictures.
I will have some to post in this thread later. But they are only from a basic digital camera, 10x optical zoom, 40x digital zoom.
 
  • #23
A sneak preview (hopefully I will have some better...):
21747190216_e9e8a1da07_b.jpg
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: hagar, Greg Bernhardt and davenn
  • #24
I got out of an indoor soccer game with about 15min to go and it was really nice!
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: DennisN and davenn
  • #25
The clouds drifted off so...
DSC00066.jpg
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: nsaspook, davenn, jim hardy and 3 others
  • #26
Held Fair Anne's Ipad up to telescope eyepiece

looking forward to you guys's good photos

Eclipse2.JPG
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: davenn, hagar, DennisN and 1 other person
  • #27
The full eclipse is over, the LHC has been running the whole time (http://press.web.cern.ch/backgrounders/cern-answers-your-queries-about-23-september-2015), and the world didn't end yet.
Something went wrong! We have to wait until October 7th for the next end of the world.
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: davenn and DennisN
  • #28
mfb said:
The full eclipse is over, the LHC has been running the whole time (http://press.web.cern.ch/backgrounders/cern-answers-your-queries-about-23-september-2015), and the world didn't end yet.
At least in the MWI branch we are at the moment...
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: mfb
  • #29
A short break in the clouds:

DSC00506_zpsbdlabmrj.jpg
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: mfb, davenn, Borg and 4 others
  • #30
Andy Resnick said:
A short break in the clouds:
Beautiful!

EDIT: I'm off to bed now. It's nice seeing photos coming in. I'm thinking of maybe doing some montage with the different phases of the eclipse, I took a load of photos. Maybe I'll do it tomorrow and post here later. I wish you all a good night!
 

Similar threads

Stargazing Rare Total Lunar Eclipse on Winter Solstice - Dec 21 @12:29AM EST
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
4K
Stargazing Witness a Rare Celestial Event: Total Solar and Lunar Eclipses
  • · Replies 25 ·
Replies
25
Views
6K
Programs Math minor, double major, and elective classes advice
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
4K
Mathematica This Week's Finds in Mathematical Physics (Week 231)
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
Mathematica This Week's Finds in Mathematical Physics (Week 231)
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K