Friday, December 09, 2011

BBC News - Skywatchers await lunar eclipse

BBC News - Skywatchers await lunar eclipse: "This is the second total lunar eclipse this year and the last until 2014. This type of eclipse occurs when the Earth casts its shadow over the Moon.

But indirect sunlight can still illuminate the Moon turning it a dramatic shade of red.

The shadow starts falling at 11:33 GMT and ends after 17:30 GMT. The eclipse will last 51 minutes eight seconds."

'via Blog this'