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Anyone else gonna see the Lunar Eclipse?

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Showtime for the lunar eclipse
After weeks of buildup, it's finally time to go outside and see the full moon go dark - or, if it's cloudy, watch the total lunar eclipse over the Internet.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40754925/ns/technology_and_science-space/		2010-12-21 05:03:00

Author:
Spazz
Posts: 484

When does it start? There's also supposed to be a meteor shower...

I don't know what I"ll see from where I am 		2010-12-21 05:08:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

They said that North America will have the best seats in the house on 2:41 a.m. ET Tuesday

http://msnbcmedia3.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/2010/December/101219/101220-coslog-map-1130a.grid-6x2.jpg		2010-12-21 05:15:00

Author:
Spazz
Posts: 484

Darn in, was gonna post about this! >_<
Yeah...a rare eclipse, happening the same day as Winter Solstice, hasn't happened since about 200 of 400 something years if I recall corectly.
Won't hapen again until about 209X I think.

So...yeah, big event.

Starts I believe at 12:15am on Central time, no?
Will end at about 4am, and full eclipse at 2:45am?		2010-12-21 05:17:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

Must be a lucky sign that it's occurring on my birthday. I feel special.

Really is an amazing thing. Share what it's like if you guys see it. I'll be long asleep by then and it's far too cold to go outside...		2010-12-21 05:21:00

Author:
piggabling
Posts: 2979

When it in NZ? If it is 2010-12-21 05:21:00

Author:
AA_BATTERY
Posts: 1117

I'll be seeing it, I stay up that late anyways 2010-12-21 05:23:00

Author:
TheZimInvader
Posts: 3149

People should take pictures of what the see here 2010-12-21 05:26:00

Author:
Spazz
Posts: 484

Must be a lucky sign that it's occurring on my birthday. I feel special.

Really is an amazing thing. Share what it's like if you guys see it. I'll be long asleep by then and it's far too cold to go outside...


When it in NZ? If it is

You could watch it on live streams, there's a lot seting them up right about now, exactly for those who can't see it for w/e reason, (except if its because you're asleep fo course. ) and you can see videos of it tomorrow if you can't today.

As for here we're recording it! 		2010-12-21 05:28:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

AH! I completely forgot about it!

*Starts setting up lawn chairs.*

Thanks for the reminder Fluffy. 		2010-12-21 05:33:00

Author:
CyberSora
Posts: 5551

No prob, I just remembered when a friend texted me.2010-12-21 05:39:00

Author:
Spazz
Posts: 484

Waaait, it's tonight?!2010-12-21 05:44:00

Author:
TheZimInvader
Posts: 3149

Waaait, it's tonight?!

I do believe so.		2010-12-21 05:52:00

Author:
Spazz
Posts: 484

what time in is it in the pacific time zone i wanna see it?2010-12-21 05:57:00

Author:
Lgjoka2002
Posts: 538

Of all the weeks it could rain in San Diego, it's raining during the solar eclipse. ;_;2010-12-21 06:10:00

Author:
Outlaw-Jack
Posts: 5757

Too cloudy here Real shame too.2010-12-21 06:23:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983

Hm...I don't see anything outside, but then again, there are a lotta trees around here, so...2010-12-21 06:25:00

Author:
TheZimInvader
Posts: 3149

lemme just go check for a second... nope, can't see it, someone take pictures plz.2010-12-21 06:34:00

Author:
Merc
Posts: 2135

it's raining during the solar eclipse. ;_;

Actually, it's lunar 		2010-12-21 06:41:00

Author:
Spazz
Posts: 484

It's starting! Thank you cloudless skies! 2010-12-21 06:41:00

Author:
CyberSora
Posts: 5551

Yes, I am. I'm lucky to be in Texas, we have clear skies tonight. 2010-12-21 06:52:00

Author:
LWBear2
Posts: 332

Yes, I am. I'm lucky to be in Texas, we have clear skies tonight.

*High-fives*		2010-12-21 06:54:00

Author:
Spazz
Posts: 484

Yay! *grumbles* If only I can figure out this camera 2010-12-21 06:57:00

Author:
LWBear2
Posts: 332

I would give you guys pictures of the moon, but my camera is giving me horrible resolution shots right now. ;-;2010-12-21 07:00:00

Author:
CyberSora
Posts: 5551

I figured it out! ... I think2010-12-21 07:04:00

Author:
LWBear2
Posts: 332

The moon is half from where I am at so far.2010-12-21 07:05:00

Author:
Spazz
Posts: 484

This...is... awesome! Unfortunately, I can't see nuttin' in Los Angeles because of the rains but I'm currently watching it from here (http://www.ustream.tv/spacevidcast)2010-12-21 07:06:00

Author:
Enlong3
Posts: 357

This...is... awesome! Unfortunately, I can't see nuttin' in Los Angeles because of the rains but I'm currently watching it from here (http://www.ustream.tv/spacevidcast)

Wow, you beat me to linking the exact same stream! 		2010-12-21 07:07:00

Author:
CyberSora
Posts: 5551

O.O Pretty!2010-12-21 07:10:00

Author:
LWBear2
Posts: 332

Nuuuu! The clouds have betrayed me! D:2010-12-21 07:31:00

Author:
LWBear2
Posts: 332

*Eats his potato chips* It BEA-UTI-FUL...2010-12-21 07:37:00

Author:
Spazz
Posts: 484

*Gets on cam* Ha! Beat THAT clouds!2010-12-21 07:39:00

Author:
LWBear2
Posts: 332

First, clouds are in my way, now WORDS?!2010-12-21 07:42:00

Author:
LWBear2
Posts: 332

*Gets on cam* Ha! Beat THAT clouds!

Dang it LWBear, If the clouds go to my stream because of you, I am gonna get shadow3654(right numbers?) to assassinate you!		2010-12-21 07:44:00

Author:
Spazz
Posts: 484

I can see it! Coooool 2010-12-21 07:47:00

Author:
TheZimInvader
Posts: 3149

It may have been a mistake to resuscitate another old thread for this purpose.. but my god, this is EPIC.2010-12-21 07:47:00

Author:
Astrosimi
Posts: 2046

D: Cursed things are back. 2010-12-21 07:47:00

Author:
LWBear2
Posts: 332

This is a solstice eclipse, as in... you won't see another special one like this in your lifetime. there's a link to a cam though.2010-12-21 07:50:00

Author:
LWBear2
Posts: 332

It's started, My GAWD, IT'S BEAUTIFUL.2010-12-21 07:56:00

Author:
LWBear2
Posts: 332

r u srs.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx299/mercury288/LunarEclipse.png

THAT's what's SO interessting?		2010-12-21 08:09:00

Author:
Merc
Posts: 2135

It's a one-in-a-lifetime thing to watch and It's not done yet2010-12-21 08:11:00

Author:
Spazz
Posts: 484

LOL
Its an eclipse, i'll see another one in 2014. A solstice? I experience 2 of those a year.
Just because they are happening at the same time doesn't mean ****.

You think the eclipse is so amazing? Take a picture now and then and compare, they'll look the same.
You're going to experience more in your lifetime, a rock blocking the light from a ball of gas isn't special.

Jeezus dude, some people just like to appreciate the pretty things in life...		2010-12-21 08:15:00

Author:
TheZimInvader
Posts: 3149

@LWBear; Congrats on getting a double post kill streak. Your care package is waiting.

I don't get the "ZOMG THIS IS DOUBLE RAINBOW MEETS PUDDI MEETS CHUCK NORRIS MEETS PIE" reactions people are dishin' out, it's the moon going dark, then lighting back up.


Jeezus dude, some people just like to appreciate the pretty things in life...

It's a rooooooooooooock. A roooooooooooooock. It would have made sense if you would have said 'simple' things in life, but a rock going from glowy, to not glowy, to glowy again, is not pretty IMO.		2010-12-21 08:17:00

Author:
Unknown User

@LWBear; Congrats on getting a double post kill streak. Your care package is waiting.

I don't get the "ZOMG THIS IS DOUBLE RAINBOW MEETS PUDDI MEETS CHUCK NORRIS MEETS PIE" reactions people are dishin' out, it's the moon going dark, then lighting back up.

LOL care package		2010-12-21 08:18:00

Author:
TheZimInvader
Posts: 3149

Well, without this roooooooooooock you seem to underestimate, this is what the world would be:
1. The day would be eight hours long.
2. The winds would be much stronger.
3. Complex life might not exist yet.
4. When life did arrive, it would have a different biology.		2010-12-21 08:38:00

Author:
LWBear2
Posts: 332

So we come here to see something scientifically interesting that only happens once every X years, and then Brem comes along to burst everyone's bubble and start an argument...Was that really needed? We just wanted to talk about the eclipse, then you come and curse everyone out just for thinking it's pretty cool.2010-12-21 08:45:00

Author:
TheZimInvader
Posts: 3149

I didn't say 300-500, I said IN YOUR LIFETIME. You know what, forget it. I agree 100% with Zim.2010-12-21 08:49:00

Author:
LWBear2
Posts: 332

Its too cloudy!!! Waaaaaaaaaaaaah!2010-12-21 08:50:00

Author:
koltonaugust
Posts: 1382

I'm not estimating the value of the moon, i'm estimating the value of your intelligence.
You said it only happens every 300-500 years. When it CLEARLY happens every 4 years, with the next one being in 2014.

So apparently, your mathematical skills are off.

Actually, the last lunar eclipse on a solstice occurred 400 years ago.

*456 to be exact.


Oh, and remember a lot of users on this site are kids. And even the ones that aren't don't want their mood to be ruined. You wouldn't walk up to a kid playing with some new toys on christmas and say "That's a bit rubbish, and they'll probably break soon anyway. Also, your parents didn't pay much for them."

There is really no need, nor anything productive, friendly, funny or nice about pulling everyone out of their good moods and telling them they're being stupid for admiring something beautiful.

But, whatever helps you sleep at night, Bremnen.





r u srs.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx299/mercury288/LunarEclipse.png

THAT's what's SO interessting?

No, but this is


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GnmAMN4858&feature=player_embedded		2010-12-21 08:54:00

Author:
Weretigr
Posts: 2105

I'm satisfied with my solstice eclipse, so this is good night. See you in the forums.2010-12-21 09:02:00

Author:
LWBear2
Posts: 332

Yea dayne, I know their ages, they are 14-15 years old, a few younger(very few).
When you hit puberty, an eclipse shouldn't be amazing anymore.

Morgana isn't a kid, Foofles isn't a kid, Silverleon isn't a kid... Just because we find it interesting doesn't mean you have to.



And don't think you offended me with your little comment, I already tell kids they are spoiled when they ask/get stuff for christmas since all they ask for is expensive stuff, go check the christmas thread so you can make me a bad guy from that if you want.

Offend you?! Ha! It'll take nothing short of time travelling ghosts to make scrooge see sense. Although even with the mightiest logic you wouldn't be able to make a troll see it.



And don't try and correct me.
I said 300-500 because that's what everyone else has been saying, sorry I didn't google the exact date like you.

I didn't google it. They mentioned it on the news. I'm sorry for trying to back up someone from your relentless rain of hate.
/exaggeration		2010-12-21 09:28:00

Author:
Weretigr
Posts: 2105

Why do you love to make an argument out of anything and everything? I'm outta here.2010-12-21 09:29:00

Author:
TheZimInvader
Posts: 3149

See you on the next eclipse thread everyone

Oh, and is it still going on in America now? It's daylight here, so I can't see anything...		2010-12-21 09:33:00

Author:
Weretigr
Posts: 2105

And all I got waaaaas... rain. -_-

Teh evil rain.		2010-12-21 09:38:00

Author:
Outlaw-Jack
Posts: 5757

Man alive...

As for me, I find eclipses very interesting. I find sunsets interesting. In fact I find most things interesting, despite the fact I'm almost 41 years old! Those of you who like to see the magic in nature and the world around us, please continue to discuss. Those who don't - take your negativity and move along Before anyone else decides to post anything derogatory, please consider the following: Who are you to tell another person what they can and can't find beautiful or fascinating?

Please continue...		2010-12-21 09:49:00

Author:
BabyDoll1970
Posts: 1567

Well that was a fun reason to stay outside in 2 AM in the morning. 2010-12-21 16:53:00

Author:
CyberSora
Posts: 5551

As I expected it was too cloudy to see anything from my home. I haz a sad nao. Loving the pictures and videos of it though.

About all the drama - disappointed would be the word I'd choose. Not that you guys that aren't into this aren't into this but that you choose to ridicule anyone who is and post in a thread that you clearly have no interest in the topic.

Astronomy and the goings on of the Universe is not small potatoes and not just something little kids find wonder and amazement in. Looking up at the night sky, looking at photos from Hubble and thinking of how small we are in an infinite universe are as close to spiritual experiences as I can get. I'd hope people would respect that just cuz they aren't into it doesn't mean it's not significant for some of us.		2010-12-21 17:06:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983

I wanted to see it and thought of staying up a bit longer. However upon looking outside, it was snowing and completely overcast and no chance at all to see anything except the sky become dimmer and then brighter.

I was really bummed as I love to see events such as these..		2010-12-21 17:12:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

It was an awesome sight, really. Moon turned this weird color, and I went outside and managed to catch a shooting star

These kinds of things are the ones that make you slow down and appreciate the smaller pleasures of life, you know?		2010-12-21 17:23:00

Author:
Astrosimi
Posts: 2046

I wanted to see it and thought of staying up a bit longer. However upon looking outside, it was snowing and completely overcast and no chance at all to see anything except the sky become dimmer and then brighter.

I was really bummed as I love to see events such as these..

I'm in the same boat as you. We caught some of that snow band too and couldn't see anything, even if I had stayed up long enough. What a shame... The videos are pretty nice though.
2010-12-21 17:55:00

Author:
piggabling
Posts: 2979

Non-teen reporting in:

It was a beautiful crystal clear cold nite. The type of full moon light that can trick you into thinking the moon is daylighting... [or is that versa-visca?] Cool unwordly blueish white hues... Then of course-- caught complete unaware's the skies went dark. The Moon turned blood red... then black. My God has been angered. I have lost my mind. All my rage and misfortune must be heaped on the head of an innocent to slaughter. I must appease my mistress! A sacrifice.

No- Nothing of interest here Bremnen. Go about your day (and/ or night) unaware... It'll be easier that way.

Of course, you're hardly innocent though are you?:hrmf:		2010-12-21 18:07:00

Author:
Gravel
Posts: 1308

And all I got waaaaas... rain. -_-

Teh evil rain.

This, made me laugh for a very long time. I don't even know why but lmao xD		2010-12-21 18:51:00

Author:
Unknown User

yes. quite true. lul.
I find it very sad that the moon was on the other side, and I couldn't see it all night, I stayed up to 4am trying to see it, but ended up playing Worms with mexicans all night. Yeah, fun times.		2010-12-21 19:15:00

Author:
Merc
Posts: 2135

Gee thanks SilverLeon for sending me a message on PSN regarding the Lunar Eclipse RIGHT when I left to go potty.... And couldn't catch the message until this morning.2010-12-21 19:36:00

Author:
illuminationx
Posts: 860

Gee thanks SilverLeon for sending me a message on PSN regarding the Lunar Eclipse RIGHT when I left to go potty.... And couldn't catch the message until this morning.

D:
I invited a buunch of people to a chat and all. XD
Sure, the chat went of topic as [censored], but hey.


Hey gaiz, guess wut?

The eclipse is ovar, we can drop this subject nao.


Astro can't read, as usual.

Inan is correct, argument is over, eclipse is over, move along.

Actually, we partially recorded it here (not continuously, we recorded a while, then stopped for a bit, then checked again about every 20 mins.)
May be able to get it into may PS3 and Upload it, for those who missed it.

So, do NOT move along quite yet! 		2010-12-21 21:10:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

*sigh*

Using the logic put forward by Bremnen and Inanimacy, once an event is over it is no longer up for discussion? So does that mean we can't discuss movies we've seen in the past or LBP levels we've played or created in the past? Come on

The only reason I'm not locking this is because the derailment has not been by those who have a genuine interest. I don't usually do this kind of thing publicly, but let me make this very clear. Bremnen and Inanimacy - GO AWAY from this thread. You clearly have no desire to add to the discussion, so please do not. That is my final warning.

Sorry to be off topic myself. Go ahead and discuss the wonders of the universe. Anyone got some footage to post from last night? It didn't happen here.. moon was white - although I was tired and didn't sit up for very long.


EDIT: About the deleted posts below - Posting fake agreements or hidden arguments does not constitute valid posts in this thread. And the defiance of my request has been dealt with 		2010-12-21 21:56:00

Author:
BabyDoll1970
Posts: 1567

Well, alrighty. I've one picture here. It sucks, but you can see the moon being obscured at this point. I've another one of a reddish moon, which I guess I'll upload some time later.

http://l8.sphotos.l3.fbcdn.net/hphotos-l3-snc4/hs716.snc4/63601_1657300947238_1078546534_31771294_981911_n.j pg		2010-12-21 22:46:00

Author:
Astrosimi
Posts: 2046

Here's some really cool shots from all over the world.

http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/12/21/5688266-a-total-eclipse-of-the-moon

I'm going to see if I can find any closer up.		2010-12-21 22:52:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983

I really wish it had been clear out as I would have loved to try a few shots.

Thanks for sharing!		2010-12-21 22:55:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

This one from Morgana's link is my favourite...

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/g-cvr-101221-eclipse-17.photoblog900.jpg

So beautiful... I want one to hang on my Christmas tree 		2010-12-22 01:01:00

Author:
BabyDoll1970
Posts: 1567

That picture is really neat! Almost half sun, half moon. It reminds me a bit of Morgana's "Fire & Ice" level.

Thanks for the pics all!		2010-12-22 01:12:00

Author:
piggabling
Posts: 2979

This one from Morgana's link is my favourite...


So beautiful... I want one to hang on my Christmas tree

Yeah me too.. I remember when I was younger being out in the country and being able to experience all these events so much easier than where we live now.		2010-12-22 01:37:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

It's always a treat to go to a small town and look up to find a sea of stars.
http://www.hawaiilifeofluxury.com/images/hawaii_night_sky_stars.jpg		2010-12-22 04:48:00

Author:
LWBear2
Posts: 332

From Morgana's link too, I think I like this one best- shows how red it was!

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/pb-101221-eclipse-18.photoblog900.jpg		2010-12-22 09:41:00

Author:
Weretigr
Posts: 2105

Too bad I am on the wrong side of the World this time. 2010-12-22 10:15:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

I didn't see it as im on the other side of the planet, but this video I found is really cool!


http://vimeo.com/18046748		2010-12-24 22:56:00

Author:
Mr_T-Shirt
Posts: 1477


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