[Gatesedge] Fwd: [Bjornsborg] Total Lunar Eclipse on May 15th.

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Bob Kelley <bkelley at accd.edu> wrote: To: "Bjornsborg at egroups.com"
From: Bob Kelley
Date: Mon, 12 May 2003 08:11:10 -0500
Subject: [Bjornsborg] Total Lunar Eclipse on May 15th.

Celestial Greetings to the list,

We have a great total eclipse of the Moon coming this week! Here's
the details.
On Thursday night, May 15th, the Moon passes through the Earth's
shadow and is transformed into circle of celestial fire - a total lunar
eclipse! May 15th's total lunar eclipse will be widely seen throughout
most of the Americas, Europe, and Africa. Weather permitting,
skywatchers across Texas will be treated to a wonderful view of this
celestial spectacle.

What will May 15th's Lunar Eclipse look like from Bjornsborg?
The full Moon rises above our east southeastern horizon at 8:08pm.
About an hour later at 9:03pm, the Moon begins to encounter the Earth's
dark shadow called the umbra. Skywatchers will notice the left edge of
the Moon starting to turn a dusky gray in color. As the eclipse
progresses, more and more of the Moon will be engulfed in shadow. By
10:14pm, the Moon is completely inside the Earth's shadow and the total
lunar eclipse begins!

Best viewing takes place between 10:14pm and 11:06pm, when the Moon
is completely inside the Earth's umbral shadow. During this period
known as totality, the normally silver colored Moon is transformed into
an orb of orange or red. The Moon will be totally eclipsed for
approximately 53 minutes. The middle of the eclipse occurs at 10:40pm.

At 11:06pm, the Moon starts to leave the Earth's darker shadow and
gradually, more and more of our lunar companion is revealed. The most
noticeable portions of the eclipse come to an end just after midnight at
12:17am, when the Moon departs the Earth's central shadow. We are
treated to two lunar eclipses this year. The next takes place on the
evening of Saturday, November 8, 2003.

What equipment is required for observing a lunar eclipse?
Unlike solar eclipses that require special filters, lunar eclipses
are perfectly safe to observe with your eyes, binoculars, or a low
powered telescope. Just sit back and enjoy the show!

FYI - The staff of the Scobee Planetarium will have several
telescopes set up outside in the parking lot of the planetarium for the
general public to come down and watch the event. More details and a map
can be found my website - www.accd.edu/sac/ce/scobee

"Keep watching the skies!"
Emrys
Astronomer Baronial of Bjornsborg

PS I'm posting this to Ansteorra.org., too.




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