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International Business Times
| almost 2 years ago
EDT Google Doodle has come to the rescue of people in North America who missed a rare opportunity of witnessing a long lunar eclipse that began on Tuesday night. The world was treated to a rare display of full lunar eclipse on Tuesday night.
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The Age
| almost 2 years ago
Reuters Early risers in Sydney have been treated to a "spectacular" blood red moon during a total lunar eclipse this morning. Ash from the eruption of a Chilean volcano, which has disrupted flights over the past few days, turned the usually copper-...
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The Australian
| almost 2 years ago
Sydney Observatory's acting curator Dr Andrew Jacob said: Deep lunar eclipses such as this typically turn a blood-red or even coppery colour, but this is very dependent on the amount of dust and cloud in Earth's atmosphere...To the western horizon,...
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International Business Times
| almost 2 years ago
Get summaries of the top business news from a global perspective Sample There is always a full moon on the night of a lunar eclipse...It is the longest lunar eclipse in ten years, with the moon in darkest shadow of the Earth for 100 minutes. Until...
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Rediff
| almost 2 years ago
M oon's bright white glow turned crimson brick red when it delved into the dark centre of the Earth's shadow during the century's longest and darkest lunar eclipse. The awesome spectacle of the moon being eclipsed was visible all over the country,...
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The Daily Star (Bangladesh)
| almost 2 years ago
This was a relatively rare central lunar eclipse where the centre point of the earth's shadow passed across the moon. The last time a lunar eclipse was closer to the centre of the earth's shadow was on July 16, 2000...Starting from around 11:24 last...
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Fox
| almost 2 years ago
A full moon is eclipsed by the Earth's shadow in Nairobi, Kenya. This year's first total eclipse of the moon will last unusually long, a rare celestial treat for a wide swath of the globe...EDT, everyone will be able to watch the lunar eclipse. The...
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ecorazzi.com
| almost 2 years ago
A lunar eclipse is upon us, aka the earth's shadow completely blocking the sun...This eclipse is said to last an hour and 40 minutes, which makes it a long one since the last time one made it to that time was in July 2000, when it occurred for 7...
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Christian Science Monitor
| almost 2 years ago
Google is offering a bunch of options for astronomy fans marooned in North America. The very first lunar eclipse of 2011 and also the longest lunar eclipse since 2000 will begin Wednesday afternoon at around 1:24 EDT...This is the bad news: The lunar...
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io9
| almost 2 years ago
Casey Chan There's a 120-minute long, total lunar eclipse starting today at 2:20 PM EDT and that, of course, is awesome. But what's not so awesome is that it won't be visible to people in North America...The livestream will also include narration...
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Israel National News
| almost 2 years ago
Jun/15/11 Follow Israel news briefs on and A total eclipse of the nearly-full moon is visible over Israel at this hour. The peak of the eclipse will begin to take place at 22:22, and will reach its fullest point at 23:13. The next similar eclipse of...
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KPHO
| almost 2 years ago
The last time the moon was covered for this long was in July 2000, when it lasted 7 minutes longer than that...A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon glides through the long shadow cast by the Earth and is blocked from the sunlight that...
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International Business Times
| almost 2 years ago
Get US Emails&Alerts The latest US business and financial news as well as issues and events Sample Some Beantown residents might remember the same natural phenomenon occurred on October 27, 2004, the day that the Boston Red Sox won their first World...
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International Business Times
| almost 2 years ago
Get US Emails&Alerts The latest US business and financial news as well as issues and events Sample Some Beantown residents might remember the same natural phenomenon occurred on October 27, 2004, the day that the Boston Red Sox won their first World...
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International Business Times
| almost 2 years ago
Stay connected with cutting edge technology news Sample On June 15, people outside of North America can see the lunar eclipse. From beginning to end, the eclipse will last from 17:24 UTC (1:24 p.m...Totality, the time when Earth's shadow completely...
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International Business Times
| almost 2 years ago
Stay connected with cutting edge technology news Sample But if you're in North America, you won't be able to see it for any amount of time. Thankfully, Google has come to the rescue of all would-be moon gazers.Through a partnership with Slooh Space...
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CNN Blog
| almost 2 years ago
Sky gazers in much of the world will see a spectacular lunar eclipse Wednesday night. But if you're in North America, Greenland or Siberia, you'll have to view it virtually. Lunar eclipses occur two to four times a year, when the sun, Earth and moon...
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National Public Radio
| almost 2 years ago
Those of us in North America won't be able to see it happen "live," but if all goes well we can catch a webcast of what's going to be " an unusually long total lunar eclipse " today. Basically, every continent except North America will get a view. On...
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International Business Times
| almost 2 years ago
The longest total lunar eclipse in a decade will occur today, June 15 th . During the eclipse, the Earth's shadow will completely cover the Moon for one hour and 40 minutes and partially cover it for three hours and 40 minutes. The path that the Moon...
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International Business Times
| almost 2 years ago
None of it can be seen in North America. Viewers, however, can watch a live webcast here , which starts at 18:33 GMT. A lunar eclipse of Wednesday's duration is rare. The last time a comparable one occurred was in July 2000. The next time...
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Eitb24
| almost 2 years ago
Weather permitting, it will be visible to the naked eye all over Europe. A total eclipse of the Moon will be seen from the Basque Country on Wednesday night, June 15th, weather permitting. It will be the last lunar eclipse for some time on this side...
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Disinfo.com
| almost 2 years ago
Within the central umbra shadow, the Moon is totally shielded from direct illumination by the Sun. In contrast, within the penumbra shadow, only a portion of sunlight is blocked. The longest lunar eclipse in a decade is going to happen later today,...
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Russia Today
| almost 2 years ago
The smaller sphere will remain absolutely in the dark for 120 minutes. The celestial show will be visible completely over Africa, and Central Asia. People in Europe, Australia, South America and eastern part of Asia will be able to watch only part of...
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Orlando Sentinel Online
| almost 2 years ago
It will be visible from eastern Africa, the Middle East, parts of Asia, Australia, New Zealand and parts of South America. os-no-lunar-eclipse-for-florida-20110615
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BBC
| almost 2 years ago
This is the first total lunar eclipse of 2011 and the longest in nearly 11 years, experts say. This type of eclipse occurs when the Earth casts its shadow over the Moon. But indirect sunlight can still illuminate the Moon turning it a dramatic shade...
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Moreover Silicon Valley
| almost 2 years ago
Out of the six eclipses due this year (four partial solar eclipses and two total lunar eclipses) this will be the first lunar eclipse, he added. A lunar eclipse occurs when the earth's shadow falls on the moon. This can only happen on a full moon...
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The Guardian
| almost 2 years ago
A very special type of lunar eclipse will occur this evening, so find a good place to watch it (and photograph it) Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that there will be a lunar eclipse tonight. This eclipse will be completely visible...
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GMA News
| almost 2 years ago
Thursday. "Lunar eclipses are safe to watch and observers need not use any kind of protective filters in the eyes. A pair of binocular will help magnify the view and will make the red coloration of the Moon brighter," acting administrator Nathaniel...
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Mail Online UK
| almost 2 years ago
Moon to turn blood red this evening as UK experiences total lunar eclipse Last updated at 8:21 AM on 15th June 2011 A total lunar eclipse in Japan, 2007: During totality light only reaches the moon through Earth's atmosphere, back-scattering blue...
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Asian Tribune
| almost 2 years ago
16 editor Sri Lankans today -Poson Full moon day witnessed a total lunar eclipse which had the longest totality, the Moon passes deeply through Earth's umbral shadow, since July 2000...It also said the eclipse starts in southern Ophiuchus about 13...
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NewKerala
| almost 2 years ago
This year's first lunar eclipse, which will be visible in all parts of the country, will occur tonight. This eclipse, third in 2011, will be visible in India from 2352 hrs till 0332 hrs. The current year will witness the maximum number of six...
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Arab News
| almost 2 years ago
The Kingdom will witness the darkest and the longest lunar eclipse in 40 years on Wednesday evening. The eclipse will begin at 9:23 p.m. and end just after 1 a.m. This lunar eclipse will be the darkest in almost 100 years as the centers of the sun,...
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Daily News & Analysis
| almost 2 years ago
On Wednesday night, the country will witness the darkest lunar eclipse of this century, considered by astronomers to be the longest too. In the total lunar eclipse,the moon will be immersed deeply inside the umbral (darker) shadow of the earth. It...
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NewKerala
| almost 2 years ago
As the moon slips into the earth's umbra, it will slowly assume a coppery red colour, making it a not to be missed spectacle. This will be the darkest lunar eclipse over the Indian skies this century. The previous darkest lunar eclipse took place...
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KSAZ
| almost 2 years ago
The first lunar eclipse of the year will be a sky-watching treat, but North America and most of the northern hemisphere won't see it. The eclipse will be the longest total lunar eclipse since 2000, reported The Christian Science Monitor . It will...
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Daily News & Analysis
| almost 2 years ago
On June 15, we will see the century's longest and darkest lunar eclipse. On this occasion, dnaindia.com gives you all that you need to know about the phenomenon...Jatin Rathod, lecturer, Nehru Planetorium, Mumbai, explains all that you need to know...
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Daily News & Analysis
| almost 2 years ago
The longest and darkest total lunar eclipse of the century will occur tomorrow, giving sky enthusiasts all over the country an opportunity to witness the event. An unusually long lunar eclipse with the Moon immersed deeply inside the umbral (darker)...
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YourTango
| almost 2 years ago
According to Space.com , total lunar eclipses occur when the Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon, casting a deep shadow through which the moon then travels. Earth, the moon will appear to darken and turn a deep red before returning to...
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The Christian Science Monitor
| almost 2 years ago
Lunar eclipse Wednesday to last 100 minutes longest in 11 years Skywatchers in North America will miss this lunar eclipse, but a second one this year will be visible in December, especially in western portions of the continent. Skywatchers across...
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Typically Spanish
| almost 2 years ago
Directory Links Hotels.TypicallySpanish.com We've updated our hotel service which now scans more than 30 top hotel booking sites to find you the widest selection and the very best deal. Jun 13, 2011 - 5:56 PM The eastern Mediterranean coast and...
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International Business Times
| almost 2 years ago
EDT This coming Wednesday, most regions on the earth is expected to encounter the longest total lunar eclipse since July 2000. A lunar eclipse occurs when the earth passes directly between the sun and the moon, blocking the sun's rays from shining on...
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The Christian Science Monitor
| almost 2 years ago
The event is the first lunar eclipse of 2011 and one of two total lunar eclipses this year. The longest total lunar eclipse since July 2000 will occur on Wednesday (June 15), with skywatchers in Europe , Asia , the Middle East , Africa and Australia...
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Fox
| almost 2 years ago
A view of the lunar eclipse from Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Aug. 28, 2007. The Earth's shadow crept across the moon's surface slowly eclipsing it and turning it to shades of orange and red during second total lunar eclipse this...
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International Business Times
| almost 2 years ago
Stay connected with cutting edge technology news Sample The lunar eclipse shall remain visible for five hours and 36 minutes while the total eclipse shall be seen for almost one hour and 40 minutes. The eclipse will be seen from the eastern half of...
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The Hindu
| almost 2 years ago
Kolkata, June 12, 2011 Special Arrangements The first lunar eclipse this year can be seen in Kolkata sky, from 12:52 am to 2:32 am, making it one of the longest in recent times. One of the longest total lunar eclipses will occur on the night of June...
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AP Online
| almost 2 years ago
The year's first total eclipse of the moon will last an unusually long time, a rare celestial treat for a wide swath of the globe.
Except if you're in the United States and Canada. North America will be left out of Wednesday's lunar...
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The Tribune
| almost 2 years ago
S Total lunar eclipse next week, not visible in US The year's first total eclipse of the moon will occur next week, and it will be an unusually long one. Lipstick Mystic Love Forecast Lipstick Mystic Love Forecast Week of June 13 June 19, 2011 Pa.
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Associated Press
| almost 2 years ago
The year's first total eclipse of the moon will occur next week, and it will be an unusually long one. But the eclipse Wednesday won't be visible from the United States and Canada. If you're in eastern Africa, central Asia, the Middle East or western...
