Total lunar eclipse tonight (tomorrow morning)

[Morris Jones]

Here are the timings for tonight's total lunar eclipse.

A lunar eclipse happens when the moon passes directly behind the Earth 
relative to the sun, and the moon passes through the Earth's shadow.

Mid eclipse is a 3:37 a.m.  That's when the moon will be its darkest, 
usually a deep red.  Some light reaches the moon by refracting through 
the Earth's atmosphere to give it that dull red glow.

Before the total eclipse begins, you'll see the shadow moving onto the 
moon for about an hour.  After it's over, again you'll see the shadow 
moving off the moon.

I'm hoping to see all three parts of the eclipse.  I love seeing the 
moon partially in the Earth's shadow.

Here are the timings for each phase:

1:51 a.m. Partial eclipse beings
2:52 a.m. Total eclipse beings
4:22 a.m. Total eclipse ends
5:24 a.m. Partial eclipse ends

Set your clocks!  No optical aid required.  Just enjoy seeing the moon 
go through those fascinating changes tonight.

Best regards,
Mojo
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Morris Jones
Monrovia, CA
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