This morning was the 2nd lunar eclipse of 2014. Lunar eclipses are interesting because the moon goes from very a very bright white to a dull and slightly orange color. If you didn't see the change you'd think there were just some clouds or smog obstructing the moon. Our eyes don't see color at night, though, so the most amazing part of the eclipse is seeing what the color of the moon "really" is! When one takes a picture one can see exactly why it is called a "blood" moon. Here are my pictures of the event. The first is the full moon on Tuesday night at about 9:30pm with clear skies. The second is at about 4:28am with slightly hazy sky during the full eclipse. I've shown the two pictures at approximately the same brightness so you can see the topography. Notice how the topography of the moon has shifted as the moon made its arc through the sky. The next total lunar eclipse is September 27, 2015 so until then we'll just have to look at pictures. (click on images to enlarge)
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