08 Nov 2022 ~ Lunar Eclipse

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Lunar eclipse full blood moon November 8th, 2022

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Lunar eclipse full blood moon November 8th, 2022

 

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Tonight, 07 nov 2022, into 08 nov 2022
the Sun, Earth, and the Full Moon will line up perfectly to produce the last total lunar eclipse until 2025! #LunarEclipse



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Look up! A Total Lunar Eclipse will shine across Canada overnight tonight
Tonight, 07 nov 2022, into 08 nov 2022
the Sun, Earth, and the Full Moon will line up perfectly to produce the last total lunar eclipse until 2025! #LunarEclipse

 

In 2022, it’s worth getting up early Nov. 8 to see the Moon slide into Earth’s shadow. It's even safe to look at the Blood Moon's deep orange-red color during the lunar eclipse.



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Totality Touches The Moon During The Lunar Eclipse
In 2022, it’s worth getting up early Nov. 8 to see the Moon slide

article here:
Totality Touches The Moon During The Lunar Eclipse | Discover Magazine
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Totality Touches The Moon During The Lunar Eclipse
In 2022, it’s worth getting up early Nov. 8 to see the Moon slide

article here:
Totality Touches The Moon During The Lunar Eclipse | Discover Magazine
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Totality Touches The Moon During The Lunar Eclipse

In 2022, it’s worth getting up early Nov. 8 to see the Moon slide into Earth’s shadow.

It's even safe to look at the Blood Moon's deep orange-red color during the lunar eclipse.

By Michael E. BakichNov 7, 2022 12:15 PM


During totality, the eclipsed Moon takes on red or orange hues.

Each eclipse is a little different; this stunning photo was captured from El Sauce Observatory in Chile
in May 2022 using a 61-megapixel QHY600 camera and Skywatcher 3-inch (80 millimeters) telescope.
(Credit: Matt Dieterich)
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We can probably classify an eclipse of the Moon as the least stressful of astronomical events:
Total lunar eclipses are both easy and fun to watch. And one arrives for the continental U.S.
in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Observers throughout the country will see at least part of the event,
but favored locations lie to the west.

The next total lunar eclipse visible from the U.S. won’t be until March 14, 2025.

The Nov. 8, 2022 eclipse lasts nearly six hours, requires no equipment to see,
and you can stare at it all you want.

You won’t even need a filter — what you’re looking at is Earth’s shadow moving across the Moon’s surface.

Any observer on our planet’s nightside with a clear sky will see the dramatic progression as the shadow slides along,
ultimately turning our satellite a deep orange-red.

A partially eclipsed Super Moon hangs in the starry sky near Marion, Iowa, May 15, 2022.

This 2.5-second exposure was captured 21 minutes before maximum eclipse. (Credit: Gregg Alliss)
November 2022 Lunar Eclipse: What Time and Where?


The eclipse begins when the Moon enters Earth’s penumbra, our planet’s lighter, outer shadow.

That happens at 3:02:17 A.M. (all times are EST).

The partial eclipse, which is when the Moon first touches Earth’s umbra (its darker, inner shadow),
begins at 4:09:12 A.M. Totality starts at 5:16:39 A.M., with greatest eclipse at 5:59:09 A.M.

Totality ends at 6:41:37 A.M.
After totality, things play out in reverse. The partial phase ends at 7:49:03 A.M. and the Moon exits the penumbra,
marking the end of the eclipse, at 8:56:08 A.M. Just slightly less than 3 hours 40 minutes elapses
from the start of the partial phase until its end.

What’s more important, totality lasts a worthy 1 hour 25 minutes.

The longest possible duration of totality during a lunar eclipse is 1 hour 46.6 minutes.

So, the one on Nov. 8 stacks up pretty well.

(Credit: Astronomy: Roen Kelly, after Fred Espenak, www.EclipseWise.com)

The entire eclipse will be visible to much of the world, excluding Africa and much of Europe.

Northwestern parts of South America will see some totality, but the finest views come in Asia, Australia, and North America.

In the continental U.S., everyone with a clear sky will experience at least part of totality,
and those who position themselves as far west as possible will have the best views.

The “worst” U.S. views will come in eastern Maine, and even there, observers will witness more than an hour of totality.
Rate the Darkness of the Moon During Totality

The Moon looks different from one totality to the next because it takes different paths through Earth’s shadow.

Sometimes it passes close to the center and sometimes it crosses the outskirts.

The more central the path, the darker the Moon’s surface will get, especially around mid-eclipse.

So, when totality arrives, be sure to look for the difference in brightness between the northern and southern edges.

Totality on Nov. 8 doesn’t reach the longest possible duration, because only the Moon’s southern edge
touches the center of our planet’s umbra.

You’ll easily see that the Moon’s southern half looks darker than its northern half.

Because the Moon crosses a large range of the shadow’s depth throughout totality,
the appearance of its face will change significantly as the eclipse progresses.

Top: This composite shows the progression of phases during the brief May 26, 2021, lunar eclipse.

The series was shot near Washpen Falls in New Zealand in dry, cold conditions.

Bottom: The Danjon scale, created by André-Louis Danjon, allows observers to estimate
the darkness of any given lunar totality.

Take a look at the Moon during mid-totality. Which number on the scale does it match best?
(Credit: Top: Ben (CC BY-ND 2.0); Bottom: Astronomy: Roen Kelly)

Our atmosphere also plays a big part in how the Moon appears.

The air around us contains water droplets, dust, pollen, and ash.

All these components reduce the air’s transparency.

Storms and large amounts of clouds along the limb of our planet (from the Moon’s point of view)
can make the lunar surface appear even darker.

One of the coolest effects during a total lunar eclipse is that the Moon doesn’t just darken
— it also changes color.

This happens because our atmosphere bends a bit of sunlight into the shadow and onto the Moon’s surface.

And because the air around us scatters blue light the most (which is the reason a clear daytime sky is blue),
the light that falls on the Moon is redder than normal sunlight.

Since lunar eclipses last on the order of hours, many observers use some of the time during totality
to estimate how dark the event is. They do this using a scale developed in 1921
by French astronomer André-Louis Danjon.

How you make this observation doesn’t matter.

You can use your naked eyes, binoculars, or a telescope.

Just be sure to make you estimate near the middle of totality.

This unique shot shows multiple phases of the May 2022 lunar eclipse,
as seen from Mina de São Domingos in Alentejo, Portugal.

It comprises three separate photographs: the orange-hued eclipsed Moon,

the illuminated portion of the Moon before full eclipse, and the lunar terminator in detail. (Credit: Sérgio Conceição)

Danjon used the letter L for luminosity, the Moon’s brightness.

For an eclipse where L = 0, the Moon nearly disappears at mid-totality. If L = 1,
you’ll see the Moon, which will appear gray or brown, but details on its surface will be hard to identify.

When L = 2, details are visible and our satellite takes on a deep red or rust color. L = 3 occurs when the Moon
is a lighter shade of red. Also, you might notice that Earth’s shadow has a brighter edge,
which may even look yellow.

Finally, the brightest eclipses are when L = 4.

During these, the Moon’s surface appears orange or copper and the shadow’s edge might look blue.

Many amateur astronomers hope for an eclipse that rates a low Danjon number
because of how dramatically different the sky looks at totality from when the event begins.
What Celestial Objects Will be Near the Lunar Eclipse?

This eclipse takes place in fall, so the traditional fall constellations lie opposite the Sun,
surrounding the Full Moon.

On the morning of Nov. 8, 2022 the Moon will be in Aries the Ram.

Look for magnitude 2.0 Hamal (Alpha [α] Arietis) a bit more than 12° northwest (to the upper right) of the Moon.

The nearest 1st-magnitude star to the Moon is magnitude 0.9 Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), which lies 25° due east.

Observing the Pleiades (M45) throughout the first half of the eclipse will provide a nice diversion for observers.

The sky’s brightest star cluster lies 15° northeast of the Moon.

Take a look at it every five minutes or so, starting when the partial eclipse begins.

Note how the Pleiades’ visibility changes as more and more of the lunar surface plunges into darkness.

Although the stars will become easier to see with just your eyes, binoculars will provide a different
(and probably more pronounced) perspective.

On Nov. 19, 2021, a partial (97 percent) lunar eclipse occurred with the Moon near the Pleiades in Taurus.

Once again, our satellite will appear near this sparkling star cluster during an eclipse,

with the Moon passing completely through Earth’s shadow this time. (Credit: Alan Dyer)

Both Mars and Jupiter will blaze nicely on either side of the Moon as the eclipse begins.

The Red Planet, shining at magnitude –1.4, is 40° to the east-northeast, and the king of planets, Jove,
still near its greatest brilliancy for the year at magnitude –2.8, lies 46° west-southwest of Luna.

Unfortunately, the farther east you are located, the more likely it is that Jupiter will have set.
Looking at Lunar Eclipses is Safe

With an annular solar eclipse coming to the U.S. in 2023, followed six months later by a total solar eclipse,
people promoting those events are stressing safety in viewing, and justifiably so.

But while adequate eye protection is a legitimate concern during solar eclipses,
a lunar eclipse poses no danger to your eyes. So, you won’t need a filter
and you can even magnify the sight with binoculars or a telescope without worry.

Because this event occurs in the early morning on a Tuesday, people who work or go to school that day might skip it.

Still, it may be fun to wake up and share a few minutes of totality with your family.

Many astronomy clubs are already planning viewing parties for their members.

Whether planetariums and science centers follow suit will likely depend on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic
and any local restrictions.

Events like this are easy to observe and enjoy.

You don’t need binoculars or a telescope, although either will enhance your view.

You don’t need to travel to a dark site, though if your neighborhood is light-polluted, getting out of the city
will let you see many more stars during totality.

And you don’t even have to watch the whole eclipse.

Many people bail once totality is over.

However and wherever you watch, get comfortable, stay warm,
and enjoy the sublime celestial geometry of a total lunar eclipse.

Good luck!


DISCOVERMAGAZINE.COM
Totality Touches The Moon During The Lunar Eclipse
In 2022, it’s worth getting up early Nov. 8 to see the Moon slide

article here:
Totality Touches The Moon During The Lunar Eclipse | Discover Magazine
https://www.discovermagazine.com/th...RcyPzInxiI05t2YE6G_dig44TiH0jZfa-1jd_IAcAC40g

 

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A Prayer for Election Day

As we approach Election Day prepared to vote,

not knowing what the future holds, let us be guided by God, who we know holds our future

and be reminded of the values and freedoms

He has instilled in us and blessed us with.

As we come together to make decisions for

our nation ...

Let us honor the memory of our ancestors,

and brighten the futures of our children.

As we speak, let our voices carry respect.

As we listen, let our ears hear honestly.

As we think, let our minds seek what is best

for our communities and our nation.

In prayer there is hope. In prayer there is faith.

In prayer there is unity and strength.

In God we shall trust.

- Amen -

 

Canada is in a prime location to catch this beautiful sight.



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Nicole Mortillaro · CBC News · Posted: Nov 07, 2022 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: 10 hours ago


A total lunar eclipse passes a condominium construction crane in Toronto on May 15, 2022. (Chris Helgren/Reuters)
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There's going to be a cosmological show early Tuesday morning: a total lunar eclipse.
The good news? Most of the country is in a prime location to view it.
The bad news? The nearly six-hour event starts in the wee hours of the morning.
Lunar eclipses occur when the moon passes through Earth's shadow. There are actually two of Earth's shadows: an outer, faint one, called the penumbra, and an inner, darker one, called the umbra.


Events for the deep partial lunar eclipse on Nov. 8, 2022. (Gregg Dinderman/Sky & Telescope; Source: USNO)
When the moon passes through the penumbra — giving us a penumbral eclipse — it's almost impossible for our feeble human eyes to see the small change in brightness.
But when it passes through the umbra, that's when the real show begins.

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How, when and what to look for

Lunar eclipses differ from solar eclipses when it comes to their length: lunar eclipses can last for hours, while solar eclipses last for just minutes. So, even though Tuesday's eclipse begins and ends in the early hours of the morning (depending on your location), you don't have to stay up all night to see it.
You could, for example, set your alarm for a half-hour or so before totality and enjoy some of the partial eclipse just before the moon plunges into darkness.
Those in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and parts of northern Ontario will be in the best position to see the eclipse in its entirety.
Farther east, the moon sets while the eclipse is taking place.


The map shows locations worldwide from which the Nov. 8 lunar eclipse is visible, weather permitting. Because an eclipsed moon is always full, the moon sets (or rises) at almost the same time as the sun rises (or sets) on the opposite horizon. (Gregg Dinderman/Sky & Telescope; Source: USNO)
The moon could go dark or it could turn into what some people have termed a "blood moon."
During a total lunar eclipse, the moon can turn a coppery-reddish colour — hence the name — as Earth's atmosphere scatters the light from the sun, which will lie directly behind it. Light with longer wavelengths — like orange and red — refract, or bend, around the Earth where it eventually reaches the moon.
It also depends how deep into the umbra the moon is. In this case, the moon lies fairly deep within the inner shadow.
Photo opportunity

When the moon is fully darkened, you can see the nearby stars that would normally be drowned out by its glare. It makes for a beautiful sight, as well as a great photographic opportunity.


A total lunar eclipse is seen over Toronto on Jan. 21, 2019. This image illustrates how, when the moon is in full eclipse, stars that would normally be washed out by the otherwise bright moon are visible. (Nicole Mortillaro)
You can also use binoculars during a lunar eclipse, which allow you to make out some of the craters on the moon's surface.
Finally, for this eclipse, you can also try to spot Uranus with your binoculars. The faint, bluish, icy planet will reach opposition — that is when it lies directly opposite Earth from the sun — just a day after the eclipse. In this position, the planet is at its brightest. It will likely be just to the upper left of the darkened moon.
We are also in the midst of not one, not two, not three, but four meteor showers — the Orionids, the northern Taurids, southern Taurids and Leonids. While these showers don't normally produce a lot of meteors, your chances of seeing a few increase with a darkened full moon, so keep an eye out.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR



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Based in Toronto, Nicole covers all things science for CBC News. As an amateur astronomer, Nicole can be found looking up at the night sky appreciating the marvels of our universe. She is the editor of the Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and the author of several books. In 2021, she won the Kavli Science Journalism Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science for a Quirks and Quarks audio special on the history and future of Black people in science. You can send her story ideas at Nicole.Mortillaro@cbc.ca.

 

Make sure to catch the total lunar eclipse on Tuesday morning. There won't be another one until 2025.



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A total lunar eclipse is happening Tuesday, and it might be a good time to catch a peek, because the next one isn’t for three years.

The initial phase of the eclipse begins at 3:02 a.m. ET, according to NASA. The partial eclipse then begins at 4:09 a.m. ET,
when to the naked eye, it looks like a bite is being taken out of the moon.

The lunar disk enters totality at 5:17 a.m. ET and will last for about an hour and a half.

People in North America, Central America, Colombia, and western Venezuela and Peru will be able to see the eclipse in totality.

Those in Alaska and Hawaii will be able to see all stages of the eclipse.

For the best view, it is best to be in a dark area with little light pollution.



Image Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Scientific Visualization Studio

Image Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Scientific Visualization Studio

A lunar eclipse happens when the sun, Earth and moon align. During a full lunar eclipse, the moon falls completely in the Earth’s shadow.

The phenomenon causes the moon to appear red, often nicknamed a “blood moon.”

During a lunar eclipse, what little sunlight that’s left passes through Earth’s atmosphere to get to the moon.

The more cloudy or dusty the atmosphere is, the redder the moon looks.

“It’s as if all the world’s sunrises and sunsets are projected onto the Moon,” NASA said.

The next full lunar eclipse will occur on March 14, 2025, but there will be partial lunar eclipses before then, according to NASA.

This article originally appeared on NPR


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NOV 8, 2022: Total Lunar Eclipse & Uranus Occultation

"During the November 8th total lunar eclipse ,
the 5.6-magnitude planet Uranus will be occulted for much of eastern Asia
– the attached map by Dr. Mitsuru Soma in Japan shows the areas
from which the occultation will occur in whole or in part
during either the total or partial phases of the lunar eclipse .

There will not be another occultation of Uranus during a lunar eclipse for 213 years,
the next being on 2235 June 2, according to Dr . Soma.

But more remarkable , the southern limit of the occultation crosses the northern part
of Luzon Island (Philippines);
from locations in a 9-km -wide path ,
the planet will be partially but not completely covered by the totally-eclipsed Moon.

The dark red color of the inner part of the umbral shadow should give an interesting contrast
to small the green planet" (source: http://www.lunar-occultations.com/iota/08nov22uranus.pdf)

Totality lasts for 1h 25min, starting 10:16 AM UT, ending 11:41 AM UT, peaking at 11:00:22 AM UT.
For the Mountain Time zone subrract 7h, for Pacific 8h.

More links:
https://www.spaceweather.com/
https://earthsky.org/astro.../total-lunar-eclipse-nov8-2022/

 

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Back in May, the Americas, Antarctica, Europe, Africa and the eastern Pacific basked in the spectacular sights of the first total lunar eclipse of 2022.
Unfortunately for Australians, the eclipse happened during our daytime, leaving only stunning photos from the Northern Hemisphere.
But that all changes on tonight when Australians will experience the first visible total lunar eclipse of the year.
Here's what you need to know.
What is a lunar eclipse?

A lunar eclipse is when the Sun, the Earth and the Moon align allowing the Moon to pass through the shadow cast by the Earth.

During a lunar eclipse, Earth's shadow passes across the Moon. Illustration not to scale.(ABC: Julie Ramsden)
According to Tanya Hill, Honorary Fellow of the University of Melbourne and Senior Curator (Astronomy) at Museums Victoria, there are three phases of observing a lunar eclipse:

1. 1.When the partial eclipse begins as the Moon begins to move into the Earth's shadow.
2. 2.Totality, when the Moon is completely covered in shadow
3. 3.When partial eclipse ends as the Moon moves completely out of the Earth's shadow.

What time is the lunar eclipse?

It's a family-friendly eclipse this year because most of the action will begin before 9pm.
However, according to Dr Hill, nailing down the best time to see the lunar eclipse is a little more complicated this time because it's happening at the moonrise.
This means certain states will miss out on some of the eclipse because the Moon won't be visible in the sky yet.
"For instance, moonrise in Brisbane is at 6.01pm so the Moon will have been in the sky for more than an hour before the eclipse starts," Dr Hill told ABC News.
"Whereas in more southern places, like Melbourne, for example, the Moon doesn’t rise until 7:53pm, so the Moon will be very low to the horizon."
It's not all amiss for those in southern states because a moon low to the horizon has the benefit of the 'moon illusion' which will make the lunar eclipse appear much larger due to its proximity to objects on the horizon.
Scroll right on the table below for the full list of capital cities. Times are shown in relevant local time.

State	Adelaide	Brisbane	Canberra	Darwin	Hobart	Melbourne	Perth	Sydney
Moonrise	7:43pm	6:01pm	7:30pm	6:42pm	7:54pm	7:53pm	6:43pm	7:19pm
Partial eclipse begins	7:39pm	7:09pm	8:09pm	6:39pm	8:09pm	8:09pm	5:09pm	8:09pm
Totality begins	8:46pm	8:16pm	9:16pm	7:46pm	9:16pm	9:16pm	6:16pm	9:16pm
Partial eclipse ends	11:19pm	9:41pm	11:49pm	10:19pm	11:49pm	11:49pm	7:41pm	11:49pm

What parts of the world will see the lunar eclipse most clearly?

While most parts of Australia will have a clear view of eclipse totality, our neighbours across the ditch will have the most spectacular full show.
"The best place to see all of it this time around is New Zealand because for them, they don’t worry about the moonrise issue," Dr Hill says.
"For them the eclipse begins at 10.09pm New Zealand time and totality starts at 11:15pm, so the Moon will be really high in the sky by then."
Is it safe to look directly at a lunar eclipse?

Yes.
Unlike a solar eclipse, it is completely safe to look directly at a lunar eclipse with the naked eye, according to Dr Hill.
"You don’t need any equipment. It’s one of these events where it’s actually better to just sit back and watch the grandeur of the sky," Dr Hill says.
But if you do happen to have a pair of binoculars handy, Dr Hill says they can be used to spot Uranus during tonight's eclipse.
"It will still only look like a star because it's millions of kilometres away but if you centre your binoculars on the Moon, one of the bright stars in the upper right will be Uranus."

Uranus will appear as a bright star to the upper right of the Moon during Tuesday's total lunar eclipse.(Supplied: Tanya Hill)
Those in Brisbane could have a even more unique show when Mars begins to rise as the moon is still totally eclipsed.
"There’s also two red stars that will be visible, Aldebaran and Betelgeuse, so you’ll have the red moon, the red planet and two red stars during the eclipse," Dr Hill says.
Why does the Moon look red during an eclipse?

Spectators of total lunar eclipses are treated to the Moon bathed in all different shades of orange and red.
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According to Dr Hill, this dazzling effect is due to light being filtered through the Earth's atmosphere.
"One thing to note is that only the red light can make it though [Earth's atmosphere] because it’s got the longest wavelength, shorter wavelengths like blue get scattered," Dr Hill says.
"The other thing is that the light becomes refracted which means it gets bent towards the Moon like a lens. So it lands on the surface of the Moon and you end up with this red glow."
Or, to put it another way, "If you were on the Moon during a lunar eclipse looking at the Earth, what you would see is a red ring around the night side of the Earth."
What year is the next blood moon?

In a regular calendar year, the Earth usually experiences two total lunar eclipses; one towards the beginning and one towards the end of the year.
But tonight's eclipse will be the last in totality until 2025 because of the position of Earth and the Moon.
"Earth is orbiting around the Sun, then the Moon is orbiting around us and those two orbits are not in the same plane, they’re tilted by about five degrees," Dr Hill says.
"That means for most of the year when we have a full moon, which is the only time you can get a eclipse, most of the time the Moon passes above or below the Earth’s shadow, the shadow is still there but the Moon misses it."
While there will be partial eclipses between now and 2025, due to these shadows not aligning up correctly lunar enthusiasts will have to wait a couple years to see a total eclipse again.
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