Lunar Eclipse & Solstice Watch
21 December 2010
Depiction of a lunar eclipse
Listen to David Moore speak on national radio about the eclipse HERE.
Just before sunrise on the Winter Solstice 2010, a Full Moon will turn red as it rests just above the western horizon. This event is known as a total lunar eclipse, as the Moon will move into Earth's shadow. From 6:32am, you will be able to see the Moon gradually get darker as Earth's shadow is cast upon it, and at 7:40am the Moon will have entered totality.
This is the last lunar that can be seen from Ireland for the next five years, and Astronomy Ireland wants YOU to send in your photographs of the eclipse so we can keep a pictorial record on this website and in our magazine. Email your photos to moon@astronomy.ie.
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See the lunar eclipse through an Astronomy Ireland telescope CLICK HERE! |
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Astronomy Ireland will meet at Sean Moore Park in Sandymount at 7am on the morning of Tuesday, December 21st, to watch the eclipse. As the Moon sets, the Winter Soltice Sun will rise over the horizon, lined up with a modern standing stone alignment in the park. We invite everyone to join us for a fantastic morning of astronomy!
How the shadow of Earth creates a lunar eclipse
Remember to send us photos and details of what you see to moon@astronomy.ie, so we can publish it in our magazine, Astronomy & Space. Remember, this month is the last month for our special "8 issues extra free" offer, so join now!
The next eclipse takes place on Janaury 4th, 2011. Click HERE for more information on this solar eclipse that will be visible all over Ireland.
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