Space Weather News for March 1, 2007
http://spaceweather.comTOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE: Set aside some time this weekend for sky
watching. On Saturday night, March 3rd, there's going to be a total eclipse of
the Moon. This means the Moon will glide through the heart of Earth's
shadow and turn a beautiful shade of sunset red. Totality can be seen
from parts of all seven continents including all of Europe and Africa
and the eastern half of North America.
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http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2007/12feb_lunareclipse.htm
In the USA, the eclipse will already be underway when the moon rises on Saturday evening. Observing tip: Find a place with a clear view of the eastern horizon and station yourself there at sunset. As the sun goes down behind you, a red moon will rise before your eyes.
Rising moons are often reddened by clouds or pollution, but this moon will be the deep, extraordinary red only seen during a lunar eclipse. As you watch it ascend into the night, imagine what it would be like to stand by Shackleton Crater watching from the opposite direction.
[This message has been edited by Jim B (edited 03-01-2007).]