Lunar Eclipse Night of the 15th.

May 14, 2003 22:15



As detailed in http://skyandtelescope.com/aboutsky/pressreleases/article_946_1.asp

There will be a full lunar eclipse Thursday night. Things start at 8:05 PM (CDT) when the moon enters the penumbra - but that doesn't dim things very much. At 9:03 PM (CDT) the moon enters the umbra and the real thing starts. Totality lasts from 10:14 to to 12:17 AM (CDT) and it's completely over at 1:15 AM (CDT).

Usual adjustments for other time zones, though the moon rises already in partial eclipse in the Pacific time zone.

As this is a lunar eclipse, no safety precautions are needed. Stare at the moon all night long if you want!

moon, astronomy, eclipse

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