“Sky watchers in the western and central United States are favored to see some pleasing Iridium flares during tonight’s lunar eclipse. “Some cities that will have decent flares are Phoenix, Salt Lake City, El Paso, Minneapolis, Omaha and Missoula,” says space scientist Rob Matson of SAIC, who also forecasts Iridium flares for the International Space Station.”

http://spaceweather.com/

The Total Lunar Eclipse is tonight! Don’t forget to look up in the sky.

pam

Another bit about the eclipse coming up:

Lunar Eclipse info

This one has the EDT as well!

pam

“The 15th brings a total lunar eclipse to North America, the first of two this year. The Moon enters penumbra at 6:05 P.M., reaches totality at 9:06 P.M (when it will appear coppery red), and leaves penumbra at 11:15 P.M.” – The Old Farmer’s Almanac, 2003
NOTE: Western Edition quoted, adjust times accordingly

from The Old Farmer’s Almanac, 2003
“May is an exciting month. Mars busts through zero magnitude as it explosively brightens and rises by 2:00 A.M. Saturday crosses into Orion’s raised arm at midmonth and lurks low in the west at nightfall. Mercury passes in front of the sun on the 7th. This transit, visible at sunrise, can be seen from the eastern half of North America, the first time in many years; eye protection is essential. The 15th brings a total lunar eclipse to North America, the first of two this year. The Moon enters penumbra at 6:05P.M., Reaches totality at 9:06P.M (when it will appear coppery red), and leaves penumbra at 11:15 P.M.
NOTE: Western Edition quoted, adjust times accordingly

Got the opportunity to visit the Mt. Wilson Observatory with the Astronomy and Physics Club, Saddleback College.