Lunear eclipse of 2004 -
Photography by David Ball
It will be the last total lunar eclipse until December 20, 2010.
Eclipses occur only at full moon when the Sun, Earth and Moon are in a perfect line.
Because the Moon's orbit around Earth is not perfectly aligned with the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun, eclipses do not occur at every full moon.
The moon will enter Earth's shadow at 8:43 p.m. ET (that's 7:43 p.m. Central, 6:43 p.m. Mountain and 5:43 p.m. Pacific) on Wednesday, Feb. 20. So, will be able to see IT, inshallah, before dawn today...
Unlike solar eclipses, [protective eyeglasses needed], lunar eclipses are safe to view with the naked eye. So arm yourself with a telescope and sit back comfortably, pray for a clear weather and wait for Godot or... the total eclipse phase. It's likewise!!
Otherwise, click for a QuickTime movie of a simulated eclipse.
GOOD TO KNOW2: Later this year, in August, there will be a total solar eclipse and a partial lunar eclipse.
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