Total Lunar Eclipse 20-February 2008

[Daytona4me]

Not everyone was able to see the eclipse tonight. I've "attempted" to take some pictures to share with everyone.

The last total lunar eclipse until 2010 occurs tonight, with cameo appearances by Saturn and the bright star Regulus on either side of the veiled full moon.

Skywatchers viewing through a telescope will have the added treat of seeing Saturn's handsome rings.

Weather permitting, the total eclipse can be seen from North and South America. People in Europe and Africa will be able to see it high in the sky before dawn on Thursday.

As the moonlight dims -- it won't go totally dark -- Saturn and Regulus will pop out and sandwich the moon. Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation Leo.

Enjoy,

[italiano17771]

great pics. thanks for sharing. way too coudy to see around my area. always been a big fan of astronomy

[dluddy]

I'm watching it. Spectacular shots D4M. Thanks for posting them

[TwoTone]

@G

Excellent pictures...

I enjoyed it this evening as well...

Reminds me of how small we really are...

Thanks,

Double T

[Rxus]

i got a great view from SW Florida, and wonderful shots you have there.

[robertk]

Watched it in wonderment! thanks for the pics.

[section8]

Great shots! Thought i would share a couple of mine:

shot early on, around 8:45pm EST:

in full eclipse around 10:30pm EST:

Here's a link to the full res, uncropped version of the 2nd picture, you can see what i'm told are Saturn and Regulus in this (warning, big pic!)

http://photos.imageevent.com/section8/misc...lipse%20069.JPG