Lunar eclipse

Oregon · 02-20-2008, 10:19 PM

Eclipse is happening RIGHT NOW !!!

The moon doesn't go black because indirect sunlight still reaches it after passing through the Earth's atmosphere. Since the atmosphere filters out blue light, the indirect light that reaches the moon transforms it into a reddish or orange tinge, depending on how much dust and cloud cover are in the atmosphere at the time.

So, git' yer' butt outside and view the event as it will be the last total eclipse until December 2010.

roadburn · 02-20-2008, 11:28 PM

I got my butt outside, where it immediately registered a wind chill of 12 degrees F.

Great eclipse, though, in a crystal sky.

Also saw Jupiter, Mars and a passing meteor.

BForbes · 02-20-2008, 11:31 PM

I grabbed a beer and went outside too....BANG BANG!!!

Oregon · 02-20-2008, 11:33 PM

Got to experience Mother Nature did you guys? Good on ya'.

Just looked again, post-totality umbra has passed. Sad. Sigh. Life is fleeting. Experience part of it in a fast car.:roundel:

02-20-2008, 10:19 PM	#1
Oregon NRA Life Member, BMW CCA 30 year member 211 Rep 2,614 Posts Drives: 04' M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1) Garage List 1971 2002 [0.00] 2004 M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	Lunar eclipse Eclipse is happening RIGHT NOW !!! The moon doesn't go black because indirect sunlight still reaches it after passing through the Earth's atmosphere. Since the atmosphere filters out blue light, the indirect light that reaches the moon transforms it into a reddish or orange tinge, depending on how much dust and cloud cover are in the atmosphere at the time. So, git' yer' butt outside and view the event as it will be the last total eclipse until December 2010. Attached Images __________________ Resigned 1ADDICTS Moderator “To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them.” – George Mason
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02-20-2008, 11:28 PM	#2
roadburn rrroadburn 21 Rep 243 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Valley iTrader: (0)	I got my butt outside, where it immediately registered a wind chill of 12 degrees F. Great eclipse, though, in a crystal sky. Also saw Jupiter, Mars and a passing meteor. __________________ CXXXVi
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02-20-2008, 11:31 PM	#3
BForbes Moderator 589 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	I grabbed a beer and went outside too....BANG BANG!!! __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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02-20-2008, 11:33 PM	#4
Oregon NRA Life Member, BMW CCA 30 year member 211 Rep 2,614 Posts Drives: 04' M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1) Garage List 1971 2002 [0.00] 2004 M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	Got to experience Mother Nature did you guys? Good on ya'. Just looked again, post-totality umbra has passed. Sad. Sigh. Life is fleeting. Experience part of it in a fast car.:roundel: __________________ Resigned 1ADDICTS Moderator “To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them.” – George Mason
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