Category Archives: Lunar Eclipse

Your views of the lunar eclipse

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

The Earth's shadow is cast upon the moon during the last total lunar eclipse of 2011 as seen from the San Gabriel Valley east of Los Angeles, on December 10, 2011. A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon, following its … Continue reading →

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Lunar Eclipse Will Supersize Blood-Red Moon Saturday

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

No telescopes or other optical aids are needed to see and enjoy the eclipse, but binoculars will make it more vivid, Charlesworth said. The next total lunar eclipse visible from Napa will not occur until April, 2014. On Tuesday night, … Continue reading →

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Longest lunar eclipse on Saturday

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

Are you ready for some good, old-fashioned observing fun? Although you might not want to get up early, it's going to be worth your time. This Saturday, December 10, 2011, marks the last total lunar eclipse event for the No … Continue reading →

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Total lunar eclipse Saturday

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

They align in such a way to produce a total lunar eclipse, and portions of it will be visible across much of the United States. “Syzygy” comes from a Greek word that means to join together. It's been used in … Continue reading →

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