2010 Lunar Solstice Eclipse.

Packerton · 12-21-10, 03:16 AM

Anyone here stay up to see it about 40-50 minutes ago? I got this great picture of it. From Newfoundland, Canada, was worth it, apparently this eclipse is special because it occurs on the Winter Solstice, and will not occur again in most peoples lifetimes, in any case it was pretty nice looking.

P.S: Have not been on Subsim for a year or so, good to be back.

farmall · 12-21-10, 03:25 AM

I watched it. Perfect clear full moon. I looked at my time piece and it was 0150 hrs Central when it went what I considered total. Viewing from the Panhandle of Florida.

Nice pic. None of my cameras would take a decent picture. It was 44 degrees and I didn't see another soul in my neighborhood out watching the show.

krashkart · 12-21-10, 04:01 AM

I wish I could have seen it, but the cloud cover is too thick here - not so much as a sucker hole to peek through.

That is a nice pic. Thank you for sharing.

TarJak · 12-21-10, 04:03 AM

Waiting for moonrise in about 20 mins over here. Unfortunately we'l only get to see the tail end of it. nice shot Pack. BTW it's the summer solstice not the winter one.

EDIT: Bugger we had some cloud low on the horizon tonight so only caught the tail of the tail end. Still the earths shadow was clear and I managed a couple of poor shots:

Gerald · 12-21-10, 05:10 AM

and I hope you see what you want!

XabbaRus · 12-21-10, 08:13 AM

I saw it almost full eclipse on my way to work, shame it was very hazy. But glad I can say I have seen it.

Given the last was 400 years ago at this time of year I doubt we will ever see another one.

Gerald · 12-21-10, 08:21 AM

I, think you are right....

Arclight · 12-21-10, 10:02 AM

Time lapse recording:
http://tv.gawker.com/5715592/beautif...-lunar-eclipse

GoldenRivet · 12-21-10, 10:06 AM

I wonder how many nomadic peoples converted to Christianity

Growler · 12-21-10, 10:13 AM

LOL, GR.

It was cool, that's for sure. Not enough to convert me to anything, except maybe a reconversion back to my night-owl youth.

TarJak · 12-21-10, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XabbaRus

I saw it almost full eclipse on my way to work, shame it was very hazy. But glad I can say I have seen it.

Given the last was 400 years ago at this time of year I doubt we will ever see another one.

Total lunar eclispes happen once every 3-4 years. It is a total eclipse that occurred on the solstice that only happens every 400 years or so.

bookworm_020 · 12-22-10, 01:04 AM

I'm glad I'm working mornings on the railways, as the full moon brings all the nutters out to play and 10x worse in silly season!

12-21-10, 03:16 AM	#1
Packerton Sonar Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newfoundland,Canada Posts: 398 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	2010 Lunar Solstice Eclipse. Anyone here stay up to see it about 40-50 minutes ago? I got this great picture of it. From Newfoundland, Canada, was worth it, apparently this eclipse is special because it occurs on the Winter Solstice, and will not occur again in most peoples lifetimes, in any case it was pretty nice looking. P.S: Have not been on Subsim for a year or so, good to be back. __________________ GWX crew member. Come Hell or High water, we get it done!

12-21-10, 04:03 AM	#4
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Waiting for moonrise in about 20 mins over here. Unfortunately we'l only get to see the tail end of it. nice shot Pack. BTW it's the summer solstice not the winter one. EDIT: Bugger we had some cloud low on the horizon tonight so only caught the tail of the tail end. Still the earths shadow was clear and I managed a couple of poor shots: Last edited by TarJak; 12-21-10 at 05:10 AM.

12-21-10, 05:10 AM	#5
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Welcome Back Packerton! and I hope you see what you want! __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

12-21-10, 08:13 AM	#6
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I saw it almost full eclipse on my way to work, shame it was very hazy. But glad I can say I have seen it. Given the last was 400 years ago at this time of year I doubt we will ever see another one. __________________

12-21-10, 08:21 AM	#7
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	I, think you are right.... __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

12-21-10, 03:25 AM	#2
farmall Watch Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 29 Downloads: 139 Uploads: 0	I watched it. Perfect clear full moon. I looked at my time piece and it was 0150 hrs Central when it went what I considered total. Viewing from the Panhandle of Florida. Nice pic. None of my cameras would take a decent picture. It was 44 degrees and I didn't see another soul in my neighborhood out watching the show.

12-21-10, 04:01 AM	#3
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	I wish I could have seen it, but the cloud cover is too thick here - not so much as a sucker hole to peek through. That is a nice pic. Thank you for sharing.

12-21-10, 10:02 AM	#8
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Time lapse recording: http://tv.gawker.com/5715592/beautif...-lunar-eclipse __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

12-21-10, 10:06 AM	#9
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	I wonder how many nomadic peoples converted to Christianity __________________

12-21-10, 10:13 AM	#10
Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	LOL, GR. It was cool, that's for sure. Not enough to convert me to anything, except maybe a reconversion back to my night-owl youth. __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.

12-22-10, 01:04 AM	#12
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I'm glad I'm working mornings on the railways, as the full moon brings all the nutters out to play and 10x worse in silly season! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"