Total Lunar Eclipse Tonight

Astronomy Picture of the Day · 2004-10-27 · NASA (public domain)

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Total Lunar Eclipse Tonight — APOD for 2004-10-27

Go outside tonight and see the total lunar eclipse. Tonight's eclipse is easy and convenient for much of the world to see. Anyone who can spot a full Moon can see it fade out as the Earth's shadow engulfs it. No protective glasses or expensive telescopes are needed, just a little moxie . The above illustration shows how the eclipse will appear across the Earth. The total lunar eclipse starts at 9:14 pm Eastern Daylight Time , equivalent to 1:14 am UT in the morning for sky enthusiasts in the United Kingdom . From the moment the first part of the Moon disappears to the moment that the last part of the Moon reappears will be 3 hours and 40 minutes. For those unfortunate enough to suffer clouds , the eclipse can also be followed over several live web casts . World Series Lunar Eclipse: Live TV shot makes this eclipse possibly the most seen live eclipse ever.

Astronomy Picture of the Day for 2004-10-27 — image & explanation courtesy of NASA (public domain), mirrored at Tukuk-OS for reading and search convenience.

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