Total Lunar Eclipse January 2019.

A quick reminder about the much anticipated total lunar eclipse later this month.

Sadly here in Durban we will only get see the start of the penumbral phase before the Moon dips below the horizon.
Our friends in North and South America will have front row seats! Lucky you!

Some times to keep in mind.

                                                UTC TIME              New York time     Durban time UTC+2

Penumbral Eclipse begins	21 Jan, 02H36:29	21H36                21 Jan, 04H29
Partial Eclipse begins	21 Jan, 03H33:54	22H33                21 Jan, 05H33
Full Eclipse begins	21 Jan, 04H41:17	23H41                21 Jan, 06H41
Maximum Eclipse	21 Jan, 05H12:14	00H12                21 Jan, 07H12
Full Eclipse ends	21 Jan, 05H43:15	00H43                21 Jan, 07H43
Partial Eclipse ends	21 Jan, 06H50:39	01H50                21 Jan, 08H50
Penumbral Eclipse ends	21 Jan, 07H48:02	02H48                21 Jan, 09H48

Last year we witnessed a full lunar eclipse in South Africa and it was magnificent! Enjoy the upcoming eclipse and the beautiful display.
Remember to charge up all your batteries so the scopes and cameras can work through the entire session. I learned this the hard way last time round!

Wishing you clear skies!