Total Lunar eclipse tonight 12/20-12/21

[liberal N proud]

The 12 stages of Monday's total lunar eclipse

A guide to prepare you for this rare and beautiful event


No enthusiastic sky watcher ever misses a total eclipse of the moon. The spectacle is often more beautiful and interesting than one would think. To prepare for the rare event on Dec. 20-21, here are some tips to keep in mind.

During the time that the moon is entering into, and later emerging from, the Earth's shadow, secondary phenomena may be overlooked. Below we describe 12 stages of a total lunar eclipse. < Lunar Eclipse Viewing Guide>

Probably not all of those mentioned will occur because no two eclipses are exactly the same. But many will, and those who know what to look for have a better chance of seeing them!



http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40740568/ns/technology_and_science-space/?gt1=43001

[msongs]

1. total cloud cover n rain here most likely - too bad wanted to see it nt

[liberal N proud]

2. Try to stay dry

I suspect we will not be able to see it either. NE Ohio has a propensity to cloudy skies this time of year.

[pokerfan]

3. cool animation showing the view from the Moon

Demonstrates the geometry and really shows why it's pretty much a North American event.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCrxeJOPPxo

[liberal N proud]

4. COOL