Watching the Lunar Eclipse on March 3rd?

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The discussion revolves around the lunar eclipse occurring on March 3rd, with participants sharing their plans to observe the event, experiences from previous eclipses, and concerns about weather conditions affecting visibility. The conversation includes personal anecdotes, technical aspects of photography, and expressions of disappointment due to cloud cover.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express excitement about watching the lunar eclipse and taking pictures, while others mention concerns about local weather conditions, such as cloud cover.
  • Several participants share their past experiences with lunar eclipses, noting varying levels of visibility and enjoyment.
  • There are discussions about the timing of the moon's visibility and the potential for missing the eclipse due to clouds or other distractions.
  • Some participants manage to capture images of the eclipse, while others express disappointment at missing it entirely.
  • One participant mentions that the eclipse appears reddish, describing it as beautiful, while others report poor visibility due to overcast skies.
  • Links to external resources for tracking the eclipse and viewing conditions are shared among participants.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a common interest in observing the lunar eclipse, but there is significant disagreement regarding visibility due to weather conditions. Many express disappointment over cloud cover, while others report successful observations.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention specific locations and their respective weather conditions, indicating that visibility of the eclipse varies widely. There are references to future lunar eclipses, suggesting ongoing interest in the topic.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in astronomy, photography, and celestial events may find this discussion relevant, particularly those looking to share experiences and tips related to observing lunar eclipses.

Which type of eclipse is your favorite??

  • Lunar Eclipse

    Votes: 1 4.5%

  • Solar Eclipse

    Votes: 8 36.4%

  • Both

    Votes: 6 27.3%

  • I could care less

    Votes: 7 31.8%
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Hey everyone! On March 3rd, there will be a lunar eclipse! Anyone going watch or take any pictures?? If you take any pictures please post them!

For future solar/lunar eclipses go http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/eclipse.html" !
 
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Depends on how cold and windy it is. I saw the last lunar eclipse, it was pretty good.
 
Thanks for the heads up. I'd have missed it completely.
 
I am! Local cloud cover is pretty bad, though. :frown:
 
Hmm...since I'll be meeting someone tomorrow who is interested in astronomy, perhaps I will be...assuming weather conditions are favorable.
 
Moonbear said:
Hmm...since I'll be meeting someone tomorrow who is interested in astronomy, perhaps I will be...assuming weather conditions are favorable.
Is this a possible "date" meeting Moonbear? Good luck if so!:smile:
Would it be improper to ask someone how big his telescope is on the first date?:wink:
 
Curious3141 said:
I am! Local cloud cover is pretty bad, though. :frown:

It dark right now and completely overcast, unless the sky clears up in 2 hours I'll probably miss the eclipe :frown:
 
Monique said:
It dark right now and completely overcast, unless the sky clears up in 2 hours I'll probably miss the eclipe :frown:

Ya, its not exactly clear for me either. I'm hoping the same. I want to take some pictures of the eclipse with my camera. The clouds couldn't have come at a worse time :biggrin:. If we do miss this eclipse i guess we will have to wait till August 28 till we get another lunar eclipse.
 
Will watch and try to make a picture. Although it isn't something that I find specially fascinating. :smile:
 
  • #10
Overcast here right now, so I'll miss the lunar eclipse and occultation.:mad:
 
  • #11
I see the eclipse starting now. it should be clear now Monique
 
  • #12
Figures its still cloudy where i am. Guess i will miss it.:cry:
 
  • #13
Ehh, where in the hell is the moon at? It is nice and sunny, not a cloud in the sky, and I don't see the moon.
 
  • #14
look http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/OH/image1/LE2007Mar03-Fig1.GIF" to see your location
 
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  • #15
So I have to wait for the moon to rise then
 
  • #16
Yeah, I got nothing here either in AZ.
 
  • #17
Hi !
Eclipse in action ! In france, the weather is good, I'm lucky ! I take some photos with my camera ... but bad quality, numeric camera with a telescope ...hum !

ps:sorry for mistackes
 
  • #18
No eclipse in Denmark.. I'm so disappointed :( Damn those clouds
 
  • #19
Maxwells Demon said:
No eclipse in Denmark.. I'm so disappointed :( Damn those clouds

I know tell me about it. I was so looking forward to this eclipse :cry:. I hope someone posts some pictures of the eclipse.
 
  • #20
Andre said:
I see the eclipse starting now. it should be clear now Monique

Whoopsy, I missed it :blushing: I started watching Silence of the Lambs at 10 pm and forgot all about it, I just looked outside and can see some stars.. but no moon. I think it is hiding behind the church, or maybe it is still eclipsed :wink: (don't think so).
 
  • #21
I was just watching it , it was very nice.
It was sort of reddish..
very beautiful
 
  • #24
mattmns said:
Cool! I am wondering how it is going to look this late, the moon should be rising sometime soon here.

Only going to be partial in parts of the US. Check the chart at the bottom of the following link which will give you a rough idea.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6411991.stm
 
  • #25
Just looked out my back door, and the moon was right there nice and bright, so it looks like we missed it :cry:
 
  • #26
It was alright, I guess. Cloud cover was pretty bad here (Singapore), but (intermittently) managed to catch at least half the moon getting chewed up.
 
  • #27
Kurdt said:
I managed to take a couple of snaps. Heres one of them.

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/2113/lunareclipse030307hb7.th.jpg


Hey, that's a nice one! Unfortunately i missed the entire eclipse due to the fact it was cloudy:cry:. What makes me really P.O. now is that it is now CLEAR :cry: !

I guess the only thing i can do for now is just wait for the next lunar eclipse in August. Oh well, no point in complaining. I just have to wait.
 
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  • #28
Nice photo Kurdt !
The best I take with my telescope ... sorry for quality !
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/7008/kif2998yr7.jpg
 
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  • #29
I was going to take some with the telescope. In the end it would have been too much setting it up and I would have missed it.
 

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