Sequence photo I made for the 4 March 2007 total lunar eclipse
The lunar eclipse starts at 0100 until 0152 UT on 21 Feb 2008 (2200 EST or 1900 PST on 20 Feb 2008). The totality will last for 52 minutes. We’ll have partial lunar eclipse this coming 16 August and 31 December 2009. Americans will have a total eclipse again on 20-21 December 2010. Yet to check for us.
*Americans have 3 total eclipses in less than a year and we had 2 as we’re not favoured this time.
When the total eclipse happens, the Moon first enters the penumbra and then the umbra. Partial eclipse happens when the Moon is entering the umbra from penumbra and getting out from umbra to penumbra. The totality happens when the Moon is in the umbra.
The lunar eclipse is much slower than the solar eclipse. So, you can slowly enjoy the show with your coffee. Don’t miss the chance to photograph the reddish Moon. Be mind that you need longer exposure when the Moon is in umbra.
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