Lunar Eclipse

Conditions:
Clear, transparency 4/5 Seeing 9/10, full moon in eclipse

Targets Observed:
Moon

Music
Game Four of the 2004 World Series

Notes
THe moon rose in eclipse around here but didn't clear the trees until around 8:30, by which time it was orange on the southwest edge with brightening beginning in the north west. As we tracked it, the edge of the earth's shadow crept over the rim and passed Aristarchus at the moment the Red Sox clinched their first World Series in 86 years.

There were some lovely colours as the eclispe progressed. Charcoal grey, a bloddy red-orange tint and later, Aine swore she saw blues and purples along the edge of the shadow.

The seeing was outstanding, allowing steady high powered views of the moon's surface, although it was almost too dark at times. The light on the surface was a lovely even tone, giving the impression of the moon as a smooth surfaced sphere gliding through the erath's shadow.

A stunning eclipse all told.