Caris Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 The stage is set for the most spectacular total eclipse of the moon in years. For the first time in six years, thousands of people across Britain will be able to watch in wonder as the silvery full moon darkens and turns coppery red or orange. The phenomenon occurs when the earth passes directly between the moon and the sun. Light scattering through the earth's atmosphere is reduced to predominantly-red wavelengths, which reflect off the lunar surface. In ancient times a "blood moon" was viewed with dread and seen as an omen of disaster or great change. Rainy weather is expected to clear during the course of Sarturday as a ridge of high pressure spreads up from the south-west. Dramatic views of the eclipse, at its height from 10.24pm to 11.58pm, are promised almost everywhere in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. A spokesman for MeteoGroup UK, the weather division of the Press Association, said: "Any cloud that's hanging around during the day should be melting away towards the evening. "Large tracts of England and Wales will have no cloud at all by midnight. Conditions are perfect for a lunar eclipse, and I'd advise people to get outside with their binoculars." This year's lunar eclipse will be visible from the UK, Europe and Africa.
Guest Stefkov Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 Cool. The last eclipse I can remember was when I was in Ukraine. Clear sky and homemade seeing glasses things. Was a good night.
Fierce_LiNk Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 Just looking outside now. I'm sat by the window, the sky is really clear tonight and it looks pretty magical.
triforce_keeper Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 wow this is gunna be pretty cool. Dark omens eh? spooky.
The Bard Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 I can see the moon....It's a quater moon, but I can't see no eclipse. . Did I miss it?
The Peeps Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 Clear sky, a few stars... Where the hell is the moon? Damn houses in the way.
The Bard Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 Oh, nice, should be cool to see. I'm not sure what to expect though .
AshMat Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 Ooo good, i haven't missed it. Will ahve to check out my window (attic room) soon.
ViPeR Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 Been watching on and off since half 9. Pretty damn cool.
harribo Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 I have to go to my sisters room to view it since my room is at the front of the house (as well as ridiculously small) and the moon is at the back.
The Peeps Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 I've now given up looking. Looked out of every window in my house and can't see the moon anywhere. It's hiding from me
triforce_keeper Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 wowwwww. Fucking beautiful. I can see orange and some purple I think....
Caris Posted March 3, 2007 Author Posted March 3, 2007 Ooooo it's all purply orange. beautiful Its just white here
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