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Total Lunar Eclipse Tonight
Explanation: Go outside tonight and see the total lunar eclipse. Tonight's eclipse is easy and convenient for much of the world to see. Anyone who can spot a full Moon can see it fade out as the Earth's shadow engulfs it. No protective glasses or expensive telescopes are needed, just a little moxie . The above illustration shows how the eclipse will appear across the Earth. The total lunar eclipse starts at 9:14 pm Eastern Daylight Time , equivalent to 1:14 am UT in the morning for sky enthusiasts in the United Kingdom . From the moment the first part of the Moon disappears to the moment that the last part of the Moon reappears will be 3 hours and 40 minutes. For those unfortunate enough to suffer clouds , the eclipse can also be followed over several live web casts .
World Series Lunar Eclipse: Live TV shot makes this eclipse possibly the most seen live eclipse ever.
| Date | October 27, 2004 |
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| Credit | Credit: Fred Espenak , Sun-Earth Connection , GSFC , NASA |
| Authors & editors: | Robert Nemiroff (MTU) & Jerry Bonnell (UMCP) |
| A service of: |
ASD at NASA / GSFC, NASA Science Activation & Michigan Tech. U. |