Chickpea Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Just reminding everyone about the lunar eclipse tonight, apparantly the BBC says "it could be the best in years". So if any of you are photographically adept, it begins at 2018 GMT, with the Moon totally immersed in the shadow of the Earth between 2244 and 2358 GMT. I know I'll be out there in my pjs watching! (with a nice mug of hot choc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Thanks I didn't know anything about this,so will certainly be out for a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Thanks Chickpea....I'll be watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Will definately try to catch it May still be up trying to coerce new girls into their eglu Did I say I was getting 2 rescue girls today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Did I say I was getting 2 rescue girls today Hmmmm, maybe once or twice Have a fun day - hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Great thanks! Will definitely be outside watching for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Pam, did you say you were getting two rescue girls today???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Pam, did you say you were getting two rescue girls today???? I had heard a whisper too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Pam, did you say you were getting two rescue girls today???? I had heard a whisper too! First I'd heard of this.....you really should make sure you mention it in every post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Well I had to do something this morning to pass the time..........and avoid the ironing pile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Sounds cool! Will try to watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Oh thanks for this will try & watch too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I've only just read this post, so dashed out with binoculars - can't see any signs of any eclipse, but a full moon looks stunning through binocs! Have never tried that before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Hmm.... still nothing and the land of nod is beckoning me....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I looked and there is a thin purple ring around the moon but that might just be my eye sight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Just had a nosey out of the living room window. The moon seems to have a dent on the right hand side near the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 OH half just been outside in his dressing gown and black socks! (very attractive) he is convinced they have the wrong day! Still looks like a full moon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Just had a nosey out of the living room window. The moon seems to have a dent on the right hand side near the top Maybe as you are in Bonnie Scotland? I have to be up really early for work but want to see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 OH half just been outside in his dressing gown and black socks! (very attractive) he is convinced they have the wrong day! Still looks like a full moon! Same here Christian, my little girl just asked me the same question I think it is supposed to be a full lunar eclipse at 10.45pm............Maybe it is on a go slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 The moon down here seems to have a flat bottom............ can't decide if it's cloud or the start of the eclipse I can see plenty of stars so it's not a cloudy night, but I still don't know. I'm actually wishing I had a telescope, or even binoculars so that I could have a better look. I'll just have to keep checking and hopefully it'll become clearer later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Ooh oooh I can see the start of a black shadow at the bottom. Just going to get a G&T and a blanket - me and OH are going to sit in the garden and watch now. How exciting - so glad I logged on here tonight as had no idea it was happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Its started The bottom left hand part of the moon is missing and where it should be is black.... darker than the sky. Looks very eerie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 ALMOST HALF OF THE MOON IS MISSING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Amazing! - can see it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Just been back to check, the flat bottom that I thought might possibly have been cloud was definitely eclipse. The bottom half of the moon is missing now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
