Stargazing Moon Illusion to Supersize Saturday Lunar Eclipse

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A partial lunar eclipse will take place on Saturday morning, starting at 6:17 a.m. EDT, and will be particularly impressive in North America due to a "moon illusion" that makes the moon appear larger. This event coincides with the full moon of June, promising a visually striking experience for observers if weather conditions are favorable. Some participants expressed frustration over missing the announcement or the timing of the post, as it was shared after the event had occurred. The discussion highlights the excitement and disappointment surrounding celestial events. Overall, the lunar eclipse offers a unique opportunity for skywatchers in the central U.S. to witness a beautiful astronomical phenomenon.
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Yay, I'm in central US.

A partial lunar eclipse set to occur early Saturday should look particularly stunning to observers in parts of North America thanks to an optical illusion that will make the moon look bigger than normal.


The moon will pass through part of Earth's shadow, temporarily becoming dark, starting at 6:17 a.m. EDT (1017 GMT) Saturday morning. That cosmic line-up coincides with the full moon of June and a so-called "moon illusion" that, weather permitting, should offer quite a show, according to a NASA announcement.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/20100625/sc_space/moonillusiontosupersizesaturdaylunareclipse
 
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Evo said:
Yay, I'm in central US.



http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/20100625/sc_space/moonillusiontosupersizesaturdaylunareclipse

Thanks for telling me that I missed it. :smile:
 
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Really, why would you post this Saturday afternoon?

Now we're all just depressed. :frown:

So did you see it?
 
BobG said:
Really, why would you post this Saturday afternoon?

Now we're all just depressed. :frown:

So did you see it?
oops, Saturday morning, not Saturday night. Who has a lunar eclipse in the morning?
 

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