thayln 0 Posted May 16, 2003 We looked at it through the binoculars, and I was amazed at how spherical it looked. I guess the brightness on most nights kind of flattens the image. It was really beautiful. If you didn't get to see it, here's a picture of one from 2001. ----------------------- "Sister Moon, be my guide. In your blue, blue shadows, I would hide." Sting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted May 16, 2003 I saw it while it was about 3/4 complete. It was a pretty cloudy night here last night though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Jean-Luc Picard 1 Posted May 16, 2003 I MISSED THE LUNAR ECLIPSE!!!! :) :blink: :) Any chance it'll happen again tonight? :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thayln 0 Posted May 16, 2003 Sorry, the next one is November the 8th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted May 16, 2003 We also missed it and no it will not happen again tonight, the moon has moved hundreds (thousands?) of miles away from the Earths shadow by now. It may not hurt to take a look and see anyway, full (or near full) Moon rises are often spectacular and if the moon is still near the shadow it might still be a show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Jean-Luc Picard 1 Posted May 16, 2003 Sorry, the next one is November the 8th. Are you serrious? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thayln 0 Posted May 16, 2003 Yep, that's what the Almanac says. 11/8/2003. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Jean-Luc Picard 1 Posted May 16, 2003 Yep, that's what the Almanac says. 11/8/2003. I can wait a good few months, I hope you're right! Months is better than years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gdog243 0 Posted May 16, 2003 I was studying for an exam and totally forgot about the Luner Elcipse. I did see it at the end though and will remember when November comes around. Does anyone know when the next solar eclipse is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thayln 0 Posted May 16, 2003 May 30-31 Annualar Eclipse of the Sun - viewable in northern Alaska and the Yukon Territory. November 23 Total Eclipse of the Sun - viewable in Antarctica. "The associated partial phases will be visible from most of Australia and New Zeland's South Island, as well as from the extreme southern tips of Chili and Argentina." 2003 Farmer's Almanac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptwright 1 Posted May 16, 2003 didnt know about it. thats a great picture. maybe you'd be so kind to put up a reminder close to the next one. thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gdog243 0 Posted May 16, 2003 May 30-31 Annualar Eclipse of the Sun - viewable in northern Alaska and the Yukon Territory. November 23 Total Eclipse of the Sun - viewable in Antarctica. "The associated partial phases will be visible from most of Australia and New Zeland's South Island, as well as from the extreme southern tips of Chili and Argentina." 2003 Farmer's Almanac That doesn't help. Is there anything in there for viewable in the western US. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Jean-Luc Picard 1 Posted May 16, 2003 I missed it.. OK, now I know at least 2 people whom I know well here, that missed it. I feel a little better now. Here I was, feeling like I was the only one who missed it! :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xeroc 0 Posted May 16, 2003 I tried to go out and see it, but when I went out . . . It was cloudy!!! I really wanted to see it. Even had my telescope ready to watch it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
removed 0 Posted May 16, 2003 i couldnt see it. it was raining all night where i live so the sky was filled with clouds. d'oh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
master_q 0 Posted May 17, 2003 I caught part of it. I wish I was able to see more of it. It is just that usually during the weekdays (and Saturdays) I don’t have much time for extras. But I made sure that I would at least see or watch it for a bit. Actually Xeroc in this specific case it would have been better to have regular bouncerliers. Using those would give you (because of the optics) a much better view of the colors. So don’t use a telescope in the future because you won’t get the full effect. Master Q StarTrek_Master_Q@yahoo.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsbs 0 Posted May 17, 2003 I'm going to have to wait till the 8th too...I had gone to bed at 5:30 the night beforethe eclipse, and woken up at 6:30, so I was going to stay up and watch, but I fell asleep at 9 and no one woke me up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekkergirl220 0 Posted May 17, 2003 I missed it.. OK, now I know at least 2 people whom I know well here, that missed it. I feel a little better now. Here I was, feeling like I was the only one who missed it! yeah I missed it to, so tht makes at least three of us... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ensign_beedrill 0 Posted May 17, 2003 I was going to go out and watch it, but it was all cloudy here. Couldn't see a thing. *sigh* I'll just wait 'til November. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted May 18, 2003 NO! I (as well as my whole family, and my brother-in-law) thought it was going to be on May 22! And I was not feeling very well, and fell asleep around 9:30 -10:00 on Thursday. So unfortunately I missed this one(darn and I had a record going, all eclipses visible in my area, solar and lunar-I would catch. Darn!) My sister caught it briefly, when she was coming home from our house. And my mom caught it when she went outside...since she knew the moon was full that night, and that it suddenly was getting very dark outside. And all I could ask her was..."WHY DIDN'T YOU WAKE ME?!?!!?!?!?!?" Ahh, I guess I will catch the November 8 one then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsbs 0 Posted May 18, 2003 "WHY DIDN'T YOU WAKE ME?!?!!?!?!?!?" Ahh, I guess I will catch the November 8 one then. Parents! Ah well, me too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KayTroi 0 Posted May 26, 2003 yes, I too witnessed the Lunar Eclipse on that fateful night. It was amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
