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Lunar Eclipse and Winter Equinox

Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 4:36 pm
by Jeff Wiechowski
For the first time in 372 years, the winter equinox and a total lunar eclipse happen on the same day, and North America is one of the best spots to view the show. Tuesday morning at 2:40am the lunar eclipse starts and lasts 72 minutes, 21 seconds. 14 hours later the Winter Solstice occurs.

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Re: Lunar Eclipse and Winter Equinox

Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 2:50 pm
by Steve Solbo
too bad for the cloud cover.. wasnt visible in E. Mass.

Re: Lunar Eclipse and Winter Equinox

Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 2:58 pm
by Jeff Wiechowski
Didn't miss much...... moon turned orange, I got one picture and then the clouds rolled in.

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