Total Lunar Eclipse Tetrad Starts Tonight, April 15 @ 12am

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14 Apr 2014 11:58 #1 by ScienceChic

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A series of 4 total lunar eclipses in a row begin tonight and go through 2015 that are all completely visible from the US. If it's clear tonight, the event should start after midnight and go until about 3am if you want to try to catch it yourself.

How To Watch This Week's Total Lunar Eclipse
Robert T. Gonzalez
4/13/14

Late Monday night/early Tuesday morning will be an incredible time for skygazing. Not only is Mars bigger and brighter than it's been in more than six years, you'll also be able to witness the first total lunar eclipse of 2014.

"The most unique thing about the 2014-2015 tetrad is that all of them are visible for all or parts of the USA," said NASA eclipse expert Fred Espenak.

...the best views will come shortly after 7:00 UT (3:00 AM Eastern, midnight Pacific), at the start of totality. This deepest, darkest period of the eclipse will last until almost 4:30 AM Eastern (1:30 AM Pacific)...

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

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otisptoadwater
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14 Apr 2014 19:39 #2 by otisptoadwater

Replied by otisptoadwater on topic Total Lunar Eclipse Tetrad Starts Tonight, April 15 @ 12am

Blood Moon sounds so much cooler... Consider the timing too, it's tax day eve in a mid-term election year. The moon changes to the color of blood at midnight and it's a full moon. Add in Mars to the mix and the planetary alignments. Could it be a sign of the impending apocalypse?! Quick, it's time to inventory your supplies, weapons, and prepare!

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