Earth’s shadow hides Moon for early morning skywatchers

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Phillip Brents
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The Full Worm Moon is a coppery hue as it is covered by the Earth's shadown during the early hours of Tuesday morning. Photo by Phillip Brents

Early morning skywatchers had to the chance to view a total lunar eclipse Tuesday morning as the Earth’s shadow covered the face of the Full Moon. For those who braved the chilly temperatures and found breaks between the clouds, the eclipse began at 1:50 a.m., reached maximum totality at 3:34 a.m. and ended at 5:18 a.m.

The next total lunar eclipse will not happen locally until 2028.

Photographed with a 400mm mounted lens. Photos by Phillip Brents

The rising Full Worm Moon is tilted slightly toward the eastern horizon.
The Full Worm Moon has changed position in the sky as the hours toward eclipse time have progressed.
The first bite from the Earth’s shadow is already quite apparent.
The Earth’s shadow has progressed.
More and more of the moon’s face is eclipsed during the start of the partial phase.

Almost there …
The lunar highlands remained bright even during totality.
The eclipse enters the outgoing partial phase, note the large curve of the Earth’s shadow amid the advancing overcast.
Camera set-up with mounted 400mm lens on NIkon D5 camera, varying ISO and shutter speeds to compensate for clouds.


 

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