The Blood Moon Can Be Seen In North America On April 15, 2014

[Mars1]

There will be four total lunar eclipses in the next year and a half,  on April 15 and October 8, 2014 as well as April 4 and September 28, 2015.  All of them will turn the moon a coppery red during the eclipse, giving it the name of a blood moon.  It will be best seen from North American and will occur around 2:00 a.m ET.

Edited April 11, 2014 by Mars1

[Abe40]

Please where can I find information on total these coppery red colored lunar eclipses or a blood moon, which can be viewed in West and Central Africa or are they visible only in North America?

[Mars1]

Abe40, the moon will be setting in Africa during the eclipse so it will not be visible to Africa or most of Europe.  You can probably find it somewhere online where they will post during or after the event.  I read it on the CNN website.

Edited April 13, 2014 by Mars1

[LaurieAG]

Tomorrow is the 15th on the east coast of Australia (AEST) and the moon will rise here at 5:45 pm which is 3:45 am on the US east coast (on April the 15th as well).

[Mark007]

I watched it last night and it was magnificent. The first time in my life I ever saw one live and it was worth staying up to see it. I did not bother photographing it and just enjoyed the moment.

Edited April 15, 2014 by Mark007

[LaurieAG]

Unfortunately my camera batteries were dead but I managed to get the following on my phone.

 

 

 

 

 

[Turtle]

G'donya mate! Here's a couple I took from the West coast US. Say cheese!

 

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[ErlyRisa]

Wow