Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
Katie, I think what you see is Venus. It's a lot brighter than the other stars.
Tonight's Total Lunar Eclipse
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Isn't this too cool, or what?!
I love that we're sharing it with all you great folks!!!!! Sooooo much better than a group hug.
I love that we're sharing it with all you great folks!!!!! Sooooo much better than a group hug.
GB
Chief Eating Officer
You can tell it is Venus if it does not twinkle. Starts twinkle, but planets do not.
We took another look. It's great! What a treat!!!
Buck says it is probably Saturn. Thanks, Toots, for the comment.
CRAP!!! A bunch of clouds rolled in and the spectacle is over for me!!! Dang nab it!!!
Sorry, darlin'. I hope you can enjoy it through the eyes of those who can see it. This is my first lunar eclipse. I'm in awe of the whole thing.
Hugs, hugs, sattie. Look, see it through my eyes. Isn't it lovely?
Barbara L
Traveling Welcome Wagon
I have seen at least one other, and one total solar eclipse, but I am in awe every time. Cubbie and I were out there for most of this one, even though my feet were freezing off (I was wearing a coat and scarf, with sandals!). I found myself explaining God's wonders to Cubbie! (He wasn't impressed, lol). I also got to see two "shooting stars." It was very clear tonight and the stars were glorious tonight! I was amazed, when I moved here from California, at how dark the skies are and how bright the clouds are. If the moon isn't out, sometimes you can barely see your hand in front of your face.
I had no idea that there was going to be an eclipse tonight until I read it here. Thanks for letting us know Amy!
BarbaraI have seen at least one other, and one total solar eclipse, but I am in awe every time. Cubbie and I were out there for most of this one, even though my feet were freezing off (I was wearing a coat and scarf, with sandals!). I found myself explaining God's wonders to Cubbie! (He wasn't impressed, lol). I also got to see two "shooting stars." It was very clear tonight and the stars were glorious tonight! I was amazed, when I moved here from California, at how dark the skies are and how bright the clouds are. If the moon isn't out, sometimes you can barely see your hand in front of your face.
I had no idea that there was going to be an eclipse tonight until I read it here. Thanks for letting us know Amy!
Your very welcome, Barbara.
Oooh, look. Here's a time lapse (from 2007), if you missed it in states
Lunar eclipse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
And some photos are already posted for 2008 in some states. (Click to enlarge.) Wish I had a digital camera.
February 21, 2008 lunar eclipse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Connecticut
Image:February 21, 2008 lunar eclipse, West Hartford, CT, 3-18 UTC.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Barbara L
Traveling Welcome Wagon
LOL I just read what I had written. What I meant was PARTIAL solar eclipse! I have never seen a total solar eclipse, although I would LOVE to!
Barbara
BarbaraLOL I just read what I had written. What I meant was PARTIAL solar eclipse! I have never seen a total solar eclipse, although I would LOVE to!
I was almost going to ask if we need to wear sunglasses.
Barbara L
Traveling Welcome Wagon
LOL When I was looking up at the moon tonight, I was reminded of a joke I heard years ago about someone wearing dark glasses during a lunar eclipse so she wouldn't hurt her eyes.I was almost going to ask if we need to wear sunglasses.
Barbara
VeraBlue
Executive Chef
I've spent many evenings howling at the moon....and would have been out there again last night. Unfortunately, it was completely overcast here in northern New Jersey.
Looking at pictures is just a big tease. Now I have to wait till December 2010 to get another opportunity.
Looking at pictures is just a big tease. Now I have to wait till December 2010 to get another opportunity.
crewsk
Master Chef
The kids & I watched until the moon was completely covered. By then it was after 10 & the kids were way beyond sleepy. It was amazing & beautiful though!! Also, did anyone else see the triangle the moon made with Saturn & the star Regulus (sp?)?
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sparrowgrass
Head Chef
I must be wierd, but the neatest thing about the eclipse to me was how it really made me realize that the moon is a big sphere, not a flat disk hanging in the sky.
I mean, I KNOW the moon is a sphere, but that shadow curving across the face really brought out the shape.
Never mind, just goofy, I guess.
I mean, I KNOW the moon is a sphere, but that shadow curving across the face really brought out the shape.
Never mind, just goofy, I guess.
