bullmastiff 615 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Get your binos and scopes out boys and girls, it's going to be a goodun!!! The stage is set for the most spectacular total eclipse of the moon in years. For the first time in six years, thousands of people across Britain will be able to watch in wonder as the silvery full moon darkens and turns coppery red or orange. The phenomenon occurs when the earth passes directly between the moon and the sun. Light scattering through the earth's atmosphere is reduced to predominantly-red wavelengths, which reflect off the lunar surface. In ancient times a "blood moon" was viewed with dread and seen as an omen of disaster or great change. Rainy weather is expected to clear during the course of today as a ridge of high pressure spreads up from the south-west. Dramatic views of the eclipse, at its height from 10.24pm to 11.58pm, are promised almost everywhere in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. A spokesman for MeteoGroup UK, the weather division of the Press Association, said: "Any cloud that's hanging around during the day should be melting away towards the evening. "Large tracts of England and Wales will have no cloud at all by midnight. Conditions are perfect for a lunar eclipse, and I'd advise people to get outside with their binoculars." This year's lunar eclipse will be visible from the UK, Europe and Africa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bill88 6 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Get your binos and scopes out boys and girls, it's going to be a goodun!!! The stage is set for the most spectacular total eclipse of the moon in years. For the first time in six years, thousands of people across Britain will be able to watch in wonder as the silvery full moon darkens and turns coppery red or orange. The phenomenon occurs when the earth passes directly between the moon and the sun. Light scattering through the earth's atmosphere is reduced to predominantly-red wavelengths, which reflect off the lunar surface. In ancient times a "blood moon" was viewed with dread and seen as an omen of disaster or great change. Rainy weather is expected to clear during the course of today as a ridge of high pressure spreads up from the south-west. Dramatic views of the eclipse, at its height from 10.24pm to 11.58pm, are promised almost everywhere in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. A spokesman for MeteoGroup UK, the weather division of the Press Association, said: "Any cloud that's hanging around during the day should be melting away towards the evening. "Large tracts of England and Wales will have no cloud at all by midnight. Conditions are perfect for a lunar eclipse, and I'd advise people to get outside with their binoculars." This year's lunar eclipse will be visible from the UK, Europe and Africa Better get me meade out then,bought it for my lad 7 years ago.It's just a feckin ornament now,cost me £450. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tina 1 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 I'll be on the lookout!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotty3968 0 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 YEAH HEARD IT ON THE RADIO TODAY,,WILL GET THE BEER GOGGLES OUT.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terriermaid 3 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 hi any one got advice how to photograph it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SJM Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Just had a look, nice big full moon, should be interesting to watch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D.C. 34 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 11.22pm is when at full eclipse appharently..... http://www.dacre.net/moon/eclipseframe.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonesy 111 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Looking now and i dont think it will be after eleven when it happens dosnt look like there is much left to go,saying that im no moon specialist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FastDogz 155 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Its looking allright already Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ricky-N.p.p 0 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 we had clear sky all night now its started to cloud over Quote Link to post Share on other sites
welshhound2 20 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 just had a look and its the b******ck red and white Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FastDogz 155 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Its stunning - very very nice Tried taking pic fecking camera no good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullmastiff 615 Posted March 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Best photo I could get!! not too great Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FastDogz 155 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Well done ...at least your camera shows it mine wont do shit Ohh women and thechonagly ..off to look at it again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bill88 6 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 S***e quality but here's a couple of pic's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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