February 20th's Eclipse of the Moon...

[MarkinCA]

[SIZE=3]Per Sky and Telescope http://www.skyandtelescope.com/obser.../15357796.html :[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]"The full Moon is going to get totally eclipsed on the night of February 20–21, putting on a gorgeous show as it glides through Earth's shadow. Skywatchers in nearly the entire Western Hemisphere will get an excellent view.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]In the Americas, the eclipse happens during convenient evening hours on Wednesday, the 20th, when people are up and about. In the time zones of Europe and West Africa, the eclipse happens during the early-morning hours of Thursday, the 21st.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]Earth’s shadow will totally engulf the Moon from 10:00 to 10:52 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, or 7:00 to 7:52 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, as shown at lower right. The partial phases of the eclipse last for about an hour and a quarter before and after totality."[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]Its gonna be about 2 1/2yrs until the next one comes to the Americas, so you better get out there and enjoy it on 02/20/08. Hey, at least its a great excuse to fire up your favorite and enjoy the celestial light show! Have fun and enjoy...[/SIZE]

[doctorcue]

Good call on this. I'm going to have to watch this.

[ragin' cajun]

Thanks, now I've got a reason to stay awake that late and keep the kid up. The wife's gonna be mad.

[RenoB]

Originally Posted by doctorcue

Good call on this. I'm going to have to watch this.

Or not. It's gonna be about -9*F here, without wind chill. Think I'll stay in the basement and smoke one.

[MarkinCA]

[SIZE=3]Just a reminder to all and pending any changes to you local weather, you don't want to miss this event...[/SIZE]