Supermoon Eclipse in Washington
A perigee full moon, or supermoon, is seen behind the Washington Monument during a total lunar eclipse on Sunday, September 27, 2015, in Washington, DC. The combination of a supermoon and total lunar eclipse last occurred in 1982 and will not happen again until 2033. To source
Supermoon Eclipse in Washington
A perigee full moon, or supermoon, is seen behind the Washington Monument during a total lunar eclipse on Sunday, September 27, 2015, in Washington, DC. The combination of a supermoon and total lunar eclipse last occurred in 1982 and will not happen again until 2033. To source
Supermoon Eclipse in New York City
A perigee full moon, or supermoon, is seen next to the Empire State Building at the beginning of a total lunar eclipse, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in New York City. The combination of a supermoon and total lunar eclipse last occurred in 1982 and will not happen again until 2033. To source
Supermoon Eclipse in New York City
A perigee full moon, or supermoon, is seen next to the Empire State Building at the beginning of a total lunar eclipse, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in New York City. The combination of a supermoon and total lunar eclipse last occurred in 1982 and will not happen again until 2033. To source
'Super Moon In My Room' a Lunar Treat for Kids (Review)
Super Moon In My Room by Uncle Milton is a wall-mounted moon lamp that can sync up with the real phases of the moon. It is 30-percent larger that Uncle Milton’s earlier Moon In My Room and plays Neil Armstrong’s historic words from the Apollo 11 moon landing.Credit: Uncle Milton As a parent, I know […]
Total Lunar Eclipse: US Weather Forecast to See the Blood Moon Tonight
About 70 percent of the country will be able to get a good view of the total lunar eclipse tonight (Sept. 27). Unfortunately for many who live east of the Mississippi River, the odds of seeing the moon as it passes completely into the Earth’s shadow are rather poor, according to current weather projections. Read […]
10 Surprising Facts About Lunar Eclipses
As the full moon shines in the night sky tonight (Sept. 27), it will pass through Earth’s shadow in a total lunar eclipse. You can watch the lunar eclipse in a webcast by the Slooh Community Observatory . You can also see the total lunar eclipse webcast on Space.com, courtesy of Slooh. As you watch […]
Why Tonight's Full Moon Is a 'Harvest Moon' Lunar Eclipse
The full moon tonight (Sept. 27) will be an especially special lunar occasion. In addition to being a traditional “harvest moon,” the moon will be at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, making it a so-called “supermoon.” Plus, skywatchers people across North and South America, Europe and Africa will get to see a […]
NASA to Unveil Big Mars Discovery Monday: How to Watch Live
NASA will reveal a “major science finding” about Mars on Monday morning (Sept. 28), and you can follow the announcement live. Researchers and NASA officials will unveil the discovery — which the agency described in a media advisory as a “Mars mystery solved” — during a press conference Monday at 11:30 a.m. EDT (1530 GMT). You can […]
Supermoon Lunar Eclipse Rises Tonight: Watch It Live in Slooh Webcast
In a total lunar eclipse this Sunday (Sept. 27), the surface of the moon will appear to be a deep crimson color, and people around the world will be able to watch the celestial spectacle online. The so-called supermoon lunar eclipse will be visible in most of North America, South America, Europe, Africa, western Asia and […]
Imagining Strange New Lifeforms May Reveal Our Own Origins
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Live Science’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. From the earliest of times, philosophers and scientists have tried to understand the relationship between animate and inanimate matter. But the origin of life remains one of the major scientific riddles to be solved. […]
Total Lunar Eclipse: How to Judge the Moon's Brightness and Color
A lunar eclipse provides spectacular viewing opportunities for everyone, from amateur skywatchers to experienced observers — read on to learn how to describe what you see. Here at Space.com, we are inviting our readers to make observations of the total lunar eclipse on Sunday to experience the amazing celestial event, No matter whether you plan to […]
How to Photograph the Supermoon Total Lunar Eclipse
With the advent of digital cameras, photographing lunar eclipses has never been simpler or easier. Here are some tips on how to capture your own souvenir portraits of one of nature’s most colorful and photogenic celestial spectacles. If you’ve never recorded a lunar eclipse, you’ll get a chance this Sunday (Sept. 27), when the full […]