"There is no dark side of the moon really."

[unixronin]

"As a matter of fact, it's all dark."

Or it will be, tomorrow.  NASA has the details:  Total eclipse of the moon, February 20, 2008.  The eclipse will be visible from South America and most of North America (on Feb. 20) as well as Western Europe, Africa, and western Asia (on Feb. 21).  Here on the East Coast of the United States, totality will extend from 2201 to 2251 EST.  Follow the link to find timezone-specific visibility maps.

(I don't believe I scooped the astounding dr_nebula on this.)

Comments

[dr-nebula.livejournal.com]

Though I did post on this last week and will again tomorrow - it's good to spread the word. Hopefully, I won't be totally clouded out and will get a few pictures.

[unixronin.livejournal.com]

Aha! I didn't think it was reasonable that you could have missed it ... I guess I just wasn't paying attention last week. :)

Unfortunately, I can't think I have any means to attach my digicam to my spotting 'scope. Weather Underground is predicting 45% cloud cover at 2200, but even though it'll interfere with visibility, it should make for a chance of some dramatic shots.

Still, said camera does have a 10x zoom lens with image stabilization, so maybe with a tripod I can get by.

[lisa-marli.livejournal.com]

We are expecting rain here in Sunny Northern California. But I'll be looking east, just to be sure that nothing is visible...

[ithildae.livejournal.com]

{Desperately hoping that the clouds clear for it!}

What a spectacular event to see. I have seen a total eclipse several times. I never get tired of it.

[unixronin.livejournal.com]

Weather Underground is predicting 45% cloud cover here. But maybe we'll get lucky.

I wish I had a way to mount my digicam to my spotting 'scope.

[fatcook.livejournal.com]

40% of rain out here, damnit!
We've got heavy cloud now.