3rd March - Total Lunar Eclipse (Merged... again)

[westy]

OMG hazard warning: never make a fresh cuppa ,then turn your screen off to better your view of a lunar eclipse!

I just spent 10 mins pouring coffee out of my keyboard, thank goodness it still works...so far

[Weather-history]

Danjon Scale

0 Very dark eclipse. Moon almost invisible, especially at mid-totality.

1 Dark Eclipse, gray or brownish in coloration. Details distinguishable only with difficulty.

2 Deep red or rust-colored eclipse. Very dark central shadow, while outer edge of umbra is relatively bright.

3 Brick-red eclipse. Umbral shadow usually has a bright or yellow rim.

4 Very bright copper-red or orange eclipse. Umbral shadow has a bluish, very bright rim.

What do you reckon?

[MAF]

i am in work tonight and even went out for a smoke but all the buildings around me are too high to see the moon. any more photos posted would be great.

[Somerset Squall]

Danjon Scale

0 Very dark eclipse. Moon almost invisible, especially at mid-totality.

1 Dark Eclipse, gray or brownish in coloration. Details distinguishable only with difficulty.

2 Deep red or rust-colored eclipse. Very dark central shadow, while outer edge of umbra is relatively bright.

3 Brick-red eclipse. Umbral shadow usually has a bright or yellow rim.

4 Very bright copper-red or orange eclipse. Umbral shadow has a bluish, very bright rim.

What do you reckon?

number 2

[Mark Bayley]

Moon almost coverd. Looks like a rusty orange coulor at the moment

Number two

Edited March 3, 2007 by mark bayley

[MP-R]

I'll appreciate any colour. Only a tiny a speck of white can be seen now here.

[Somerset Squall]

I'll appreciate any colour. Only a tiny a speck of white can be seen now here.

Does your area have streetlights or other artificial light nearby? Looks rusty red here, number 2 on the scale Mr_Data posted.

Edited March 3, 2007 by Somerset Squall

[Zenarcher]

The moon here is orange at the bottom and blue in the middle and grey at the top

LOVELY!!

[cobbettp]

My dad just called to say the moon has nearly been covered, if I have not been watching this all night, parents no idea

[MP-R]

Does your area have streetlights or other artificial light nearby? Looks rusty red here, number 2 on the scale Mr_Data posted.

There are streetlights at the end of the road, but not immediately out the front of the house. I can now see the moon turning orangey, only faint at the moment though.

[Supercell]

Looks like a close up of Mars. Spectacular.

[Matty M]

Its funny, it looks like it isnt almost covered anymore to the eye with the red hue all over it.. and its white cap

Truly spectacular, we were just saying imagine if you hadnt heard about it and you looked up at the sky and saw that!!!

[Supercell]

http://www.xs4all.nl/%7Ecarlkop/maaneclips...eclips2007.html - Look at the Belgium cam. Great example of the rusty tinge.

[Mondy]

http://www.xs4all.nl/%7Ecarlkop/maaneclips...eclips2007.html

lol Supercell!!

Edited March 3, 2007 by Mondy

[Paul Sherman]

Absolutely beautiful sight here, defo number 2 Mr Data

Rusty colour with brightish rim.

Crystal skies

Paul S

[Daisy]

I let the kids stay up until totality. They were so excited. When I was about their age I remember my dad letting me do the same. There is something very otherworldy about the moon now, the night sky could be a scene from a science fiction drawing.

It looks much more of a sphere. Like an orange christmas tree bauble with twinkly star lights!

Edited March 3, 2007 by Daisy

[westy]

Amazing !!!!

[biddie]

no streetlights were i am at present amazing view

[Mondy]

Wow!! I've never seen 'Mars' so big and clear like this

Edited March 3, 2007 by Mondy

[Bottesford]

Fantastic sight - I was just out there thinking what it'd look like if you were on the Moon. The blazing Sun would begin to be eaten away by a larger darken sphere until completely gone. Then you'd seen a dim glowing orange ball where the Sun once was covering everywhere in a haunting orange light - that must be pretty damn amazing! One day maybe we'll see it...

[Supercell]

http://www.xs4all.nl/%7Ecarlkop/maaneclips...eclips2007.html

lol Supercell!!

Great minds.

Absolute totality 23.20.56.

[kar999]

Superb conditions here.... seen a total lunar a few times but this one is really clear here. Looking forward to see what colours develope.

Just popped in for a fresh tinnie. ... not gonna waste any more time on the web whilst nature is at it's best... back outside for more.

Enjoy... cheers!

[phil b]

i am in work tonight and even went out for a smoke but all the buildings around me are too high to see the moon. any more photos posted would be great.

hi mick, here are a couple

[MP-R]

What a lovely sight! I can now see the orange. The rim is a greyish white colour. I better make the most of it.

[Zenarcher]

The moon

 

Mars

They look the same tonight.

Edited March 3, 2007 by weathermaster