Caris Posted March 3, 2007 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stefkov Posted March 3, 2007 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce_LiNk Posted March 3, 2007 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellfire Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I can actually watch it from my window! Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triforce_keeper Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 wow this is gunna be pretty cool. Dark omens eh? spooky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Cloudy here... What a surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted March 3, 2007 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caris Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 Its coming about 10:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triforce_keeper Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Stars in 10 mins mate. Don't worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Peeps Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Clear sky, a few stars... Where the hell is the moon? Damn houses in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harribo Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 thank duck I thought I'd missed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Oh, nice, should be cool to see. I'm not sure what to expect though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshMat Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Ooo good, i haven't missed it. Will ahve to check out my window (attic room) soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViPeR Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Been watching on and off since half 9. Pretty damn cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harribo Posted March 3, 2007 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshMat Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I can see it great from my attic room windows here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Peeps Posted March 3, 2007 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocka Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Ooooo it's all purply orange. beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 pix plz..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EchoDesiato Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 The moon looks so evil right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triforce_keeper Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 wowwwww. Fucking beautiful. I can see orange and some purple I think.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caris Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 Ooooo it's all purply orange. beautiful Its just white here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocka Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 It looks like Mars. So magical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harribo Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Its a tiny bit orange here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EchoDesiato Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 It's like an old rusty coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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