Moon Illusion to Supersize Saturday Lunar Eclipse

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a partial lunar eclipse occurring on a Saturday morning, particularly focusing on the optical illusion that makes the moon appear larger than usual. Participants share their experiences and reactions to the event, including the timing and visibility of the eclipse.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express excitement about the lunar eclipse and its expected visual effects, particularly the "moon illusion."
  • One participant questions the timing of the post, suggesting it was made too late to be useful for those hoping to view the eclipse.
  • Another participant reflects on their missed opportunity to see the eclipse, indicating a sense of disappointment.
  • There is confusion regarding the timing of the eclipse, with one participant correcting themselves about it occurring in the morning rather than at night.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express disappointment about missing the eclipse, but there is no consensus on the timing or the appropriateness of the post. The discussion remains somewhat unresolved regarding the best time to share information about such events.

Evo
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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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