Total Lunar Eclipse!

Source - Space Weather News for Oct. 7, 2014: http://spaceweather.com

TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE MOON:  The Moon is about to pass through the shadow of Earth, producing a colorful lunar eclipse.  Sky watchers in the Americas, Australia, Pacific islands and parts of Asia can expect to see the full Moon turn beautiful shades of red and turquoise for nearly an hour on Wednesday morning, Oct. 8th. 

Check http://spaceweather.com for viewing times and observing tips.

LIVE WEBCAST:  Got clouds? No problem. The eclipse will be broadcast live on the web by the Coca-Cola Science Center: http://www.ccssc.org/webcast.html

Colorful Lunar Eclipse

Source - NASA Science News for September 18, 2014

Mark your calendar: On Oct. 8th, the Moon will pass through the shadow of Earth for a total lunar eclipse. Sky watchers in the USA will see the Moon turn a beautiful shade of celestial red and maybe turquoise, too.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2014/18sep_lunareclipse/

A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmCK2Pfsh0Y&feature=youtu.be



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A Tetrad of Lunar Eclipses

Source - NASA Science News for March 27, 2014

A total lunar eclipse on April 15th marks the beginning of a remarkable series of eclipses, all visible from North America.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2014/27mar_tetrad/

A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gzgSuJM5O8



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Total Eclipse of the Sun

Source - NASA Science News for Nov. 8, 2012

Scientists and sky watchers are converging on the northeast coast of Australia, near the Great Barrier Reef, for a total eclipse of the sun on Nov. 13/14. For researchers, the brief minutes of totality open a window into some of the deepest mysteries of solar physics.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/07nov_totaleclipse/

A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn5nKlMY5cI

Lunar Eclipse on Monday, June 4th

Source - Space Weather News for Sunday, June 3rd: http://spaceweather.com

LUNAR ECLIPSE: On June 4th, the full Moon will pass through the shadow of Earth, producing a partial lunar eclipse visible across the Pacific side of our planet.  The eclipse zone stretches from east Asia to central parts of North America. In the United States, the event is visible during the hours before sunrise on Monday morning.  Check http://spaceweather.com for more information and updates.

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Total Eclipse of the Moon

Source - Space Weather News for Dec. 9, 2011: http://spaceweather.com

LUNAR ECLIPSE: Sky watchers on the Pacific side of Earth should be alert for a total lunar eclipse on Saturday, Dec. 10th. The disk of the full Moon will turn a beautiful shade of copper-red as it passes through Earth's shadow between 4:45 am and 8:18 am Pacific Standard Time (12:45 to 16:18 UT). For observers in western parts of the USA and Canada, the event will be magnified by the Moon illusion as the morning Moon sets behind trees, buildings, and other foreground objects along the western horizon. Please check http://spaceweather.com for more information and full coverage of the eclipse as it happens.

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Super-sized Lunar Eclipse

Source - NASA Science News for Nov. 26, 2011

On Saturday morning, Dec. 10th, sky watchers in the western United States and Canada will witness a total lunar eclipse swollen to super-sized proportions by the Moon illusion.

FULL STORY at http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2011/02dec_lunareclipse/

A video version of this story is is posted below and can also be found at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKtNgD45OB4

Mystery of the Lunar Ionosphere

Source - NASA Science News for Nov. 14, 2011

How can a world without air have an ionosphere? Somehow the Moon has done it. Lunar researchers have been struggling with the mystery for years, and they may have finally found a solution.

FULL STORY at http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2011/14nov_lunarionosphere/

The video below is also available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zSrP4MacFE

Lunar Eclipse on Wednesday, June 15

Source - Space Weather News for June 14, 2011: http://spaceweather.com

LUNAR ECLIPSE: On Wednesday night, June 15th, there's going to be a total lunar eclipse visible from every continent except North America. The Moon will spend 100 minutes fully engulfed in Earth's shadow, making this the longest lunar eclipse in nearly 11 years. The appearance of the eclipse might be affected by exhaust from Chile's erupting Puyehue-Cordón Caulle volcano, which is also causing spectacular sunsets around the southern hemisphere. Discussion, eclipse maps, and links to live webcasts may be found at http://spaceweather.com.

Total Eclipse of the Moon

Source - Space Weather News for Dec. 19, 2010: http://spaceweather.com

LUNAR ECLIPSE: For the first time in many years, northern winter is beginning with a total lunar eclipse. On Dec. 21, 2010, the date of the northern winter solstice, the full Moon will pass through Earth's shadow, turning the lunar orb a delightful shade of coppery-red. Sky watchers in North America are favored with an overhead view as the eclipse unfolds on Tuesday morning between 02:41 am and 03:53 am EST. Visit http://spaceweather.com for full coverage of the event including live webcasts, observing tips, and a look at the surprising connection between lunar eclipses and Earth's climate.

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Solstice Lunar Eclipse

Source - NASA Science News for Dec. 17, 2010

Northern winter is beginning in a special way. On Dec. 21st, the winter solstice, a lunar eclipse will be visible across all of North America.

FULL STORY at

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2010/17dec_solsticeeclipse/

Lunar Impact Uncovered More Than Just Moon Water

Source - NASA Science News for Oct. 21, 2010

Nearly a year after announcing the discovery of water molecules on the moon, scientists say there's more than just water hiding in cold lunar craters.

FULL STORY at

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2010/21oct_lcross2/

Lunar Pits Could Lead to a Geologic Wonderland

Source- NASA Science News for July 12, 2010

Newly-discovered pits on the Moon could be entrances to a geologic wonderland of underground caves and tunnels. Researchers discuss the possibilities in today's story from Science@NASA.

FULL STORY at

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2010/12jul_rabbithole/

Remarkable Space Station Sky Show

Source - Space Weather News for June 25, 2010: http://spaceweather.com

SPACE STATION IN CONSTANT SUNLIGHT: For the next few days, the International Space Station (ISS) will be orbiting Earth in constant sunlight. This sets the stage for a remarkable sky show. Because the ISS is constantly illuminated, it shines brightly in the night sky every single time it passes overhead. Some observers can see the space station 3, 4, even 5 times a night. More information and flybys predictions may be found at http://spaceweather.com

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WEEKEND LUNAR ECLIPSE: On Saturday, June 26th, the Moon will pass through Earth's shadow, producing a 54% partial lunar eclipse. The event is visible from most of the Americas, Australia, Japan, east Asia and all of the Pacific Ocean. For readers in the USA, the best time to look is just before sunrise on Saturday morning. Visit http://spaceweather.com for more information.

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Big Lunar Eclipse

Source - NASA Science News for June 24, 2010

This Saturday morning, June 26th, there's going to be a lunar eclipse—and for many residents of the USA, it's going to be a big one. The eclipse will occur as the Moon is setting, prompting the "Moon Illusion" to magnify the event to truly beautiful proportions.

FULL STORY at

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2010/24jun_lunareclipse/

Old Moon Rover Sends Surprising Laser Flashes to Earth

Source - NASA Science News for June 3, 2010

A Soviet robot lost on the dusty plains of the Moon for the past 40 years has been found again, and it is returning surprisingly strong laser pulses to Earth. Researchers plan to use the aged robot to help them measure the Moon's orbit and test theories of gravity.

FULL STORY at

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2010/03jun_oldrover/

LCROSS Finds Water on the Moon

Source - NASA Science News for November 13, 2009

The argument that the Moon is a dry, desolate place no longer holds water. At a press conference today, researchers revealed data from NASA's LCROSS mission indicating that water exists in a permanently shadowed lunar crater.

FULL STORY at

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2009/13nov_lcrossresults.htm?list894285

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NASA Mission to Study the Moon's Fragile Atmosphere

Source NASA Science News for October 23, 2009

NASA is planning a mission to study the Moon's fragile atmosphere--before it's too late.

FULL STORY at

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2009/23oct_ladee.htm?list894285

Lunar Lander Floats on Electric-blue Jets

Source - NASA Science News for October 15, 2009

How do you fly on a world with no atmosphere? Wings won't work and neither do propellers. The space agency is perfecting the art of "airless flying" using a prototype lunar lander at the Marshall Space Flight Center.

FULL STORY at: http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2009/15oct_lunarlander.htm?list894285

NASAtelevision: LCROSS Lunar Impact

Here is some great video from the LCROSS Spacecraft just just before impacting on the Lunar surface courtesy of NASAtelevision: