Ethel Mertz Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 We had a glorious time watching the moon rise and then the eclipse down at the beach. We just got home. Totally worth it! DS had his spotting scope out and a lawn chair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 We got a nice view, the moon was really more brown than red though. Maybe dry blood... Zombie-colored? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 So much fun! It stayed clear and we could actually walk right out the door to see it. We got out the telescope as well. Dd5 was thrilled and apparently American Girl Dolls aspire to be astronomers. I have cute pictures of dd and Grace peering through the telescope, and a video of her explaining to her doll exactly what was happening, and what apogee and perigee meant:) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Oh, and we all ate a ton of chocolate. Because if the world is going down in flames anyway.... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 some friends said they're going up to the Newcastle golf course. that's closer to you . . . We went to the park and ride. I either didn't see you there or didnt recognize you! We saw, took pictures and left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy the Valiant Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 It should be, however, I guess one doesn't often refer to multiple apocalypses. Apocalypsi. There. That's better. Much improved. Thank you! :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 We watched it here - very cool. We were contemplating what a lunar eclipse would look like from the perspective if you were standing on the moon. Any ideas? In other news, as the world hasn't ended yet, I guess I'll continue studying for my college algebra test which will apparently still be happening tomorrow! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberia Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Had a nice view here in the Pacific Northwest - clear skies. Moon is an orange color. Random people gathering in parking lots and in driveways sharing binoculars... Nice evening, will be a nice memory for the kid (if the world doesn't end.) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRobinson Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Perfect clear night here. It's about 50/50 for us now. We got dd up to see it. Guess what our science lesson will cover tomorrow? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Just carried B inside (he fell asleep at 11:30 or so, right after C went inside). We were hanging out extra long to see light appear again on the moon. Moon was I guess vaguely brown-ish... not very spectacular. Did have some good family time (singing songs in Dutch, practicing Dutch words for sun, moon, earth, stars, CLOUDS, etc). I wonder if anyone heard me and wondered if I was doing some sort of witchcraft with those weird-sounding Dutch children's songs during a blood moon, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Everyone stay safe and be on the look out for apocalypses. ;) No, no, here is an explanation of lunar eclipses, solar eclipses, and apocalypses in emoji: https://twitter.com/astrokatie/status/518697246305439745 Tonight was a lunar eclipse. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutingmom Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 We watched it here - very cool. We were contemplating what a lunar eclipse would look like from the perspective if you were standing on the moon. Any ideas? In other news, as the world hasn't ended yet, I guess I'll continue studying for my college algebra test which will apparently still be happening tomorrow! I think it would be like a solar eclipse here.... the Earth would move in front of the sun and it would get dark. I think we coined the phrase Terran Eclipse.... (oe Earthly Eclipse?) that would be if you were on the moon and the moon went in between the sun and the Earth.... it would never be total but we figure you would see the shadow of the moon travel over the Earth... Edited to fix wrong word.... Sent from my SM-T530NU using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Ironically, Luna made me miss the super moon part :glare: Babies and their early bedtimes. But we saw the Bloooooood Hahahaha! Aries got a HUGE kick out of it. Sidenote: Moths in my kitchen. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 We drove to an east facing hill and enjoyed the view. Then we came home and realized we had an even better view from the third level of our own apartment building. Oh well, it was a nice drive anyways. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdel Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 We had cloud cover for the first part and for the last half of the return to normal. But, DD got to see it "red" and the return to crescent. What was especially frustrating though was that the only clouds in the sky were on the moonside of our house, the other was perfectly clear and had a great view of the stars. Whatever, she was bouncing around and fighting being tired too much to enjoy it anyway. Stefanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 It was in the hours before dawn here. The sky was clear when I went to bed but clouded over at some point so nothing to see unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 No, no, here is an explanation of lunar eclipses, solar eclipses, and apocalypses in emoji: https://twitter.com/astrokatie/status/518697246305439745 Tonight was a lunar eclipse. :) I keep speaking too soon in this thread. So, I went to bed at 1:30am (which is waaaaay after my normal bedtime), only to realize right after lying down that I have a dental appointment today at 8:45am. And, last time we agreed that my wisdom tooth will be pulled this time. So, I guess maybe apocalypse after all. At least it's the end times for my wisdom (tooth). Today is going to be sooooo much fun... sleep deprived, going to be in pain, and kids are likely going to wake up sleep deprived too because they never sleep in long enough after staying up late. I'm foreseeing educational movies in the nearby future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 *grumble, grumble* Missed it because of the rain! If Mother Nature is listening, 5 days straight of rain is enough. You can turn off the clouds any time now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 So just in case anyone is wondering, people are still alive and functioning normally in my neck of the woods. ;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Thick cloud cover. Saw eclipse hazily; then it was all dark gray nothingness. Slightly clearer out our way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 We let all of the kiddos stay up and watch the eclipse from start until it was fully covered. The only place to view was from our front porch. So we pulled blankets and telescopes and set up camp. Several of our neighbors were out viewing so we called them over. It was a lot of fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 It was very cool! We watched from our deck and ds climbed onto the roof. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 We saw quite a few people outside looking at the moon at various stages during the eclipse. Just before it was totally eclipsed we drove outside of town to get away from the street lights and saw someone else who had the same idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 We watched from the beach. It was glorious! Lots of neighbours went to watch too. Ds and I have a date to watch together again in 2033. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsunshine Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Twas beautiful -- we had a great view from our front yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Couldn't see it and I sooo wanted to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Ds and I have a date to watch together again in 2033. C said last night he's going to watch it with his kids in 2033. I was like "okay...". C's 8, so it's possible (and his goal in life is to be a stay-at-home parent), but I'm not holding my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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