By Bob Ede

After supper this Sunday, September 27, watch the sun go down and the moon rise in partial eclipse.

Find a dark location for viewing with a wide open view of the sky and watch the moon turn blood red as it goes from partial eclipse to total eclipse.

Making it even more special the moon is a ‘supermoon,’ which means it is closest to Earth and appears bigger and brighter than usual.

During a total lunar eclipse the Earth’s shadow falls on the face of the moon. It is a spectacular sight and one of the easiest astronomical events to witness.

This is the fourth total eclipse in a series known as a tetrad. And could be the best of the four for viewing, and photography, as it happens early in the evening. Unlike the previous three eclipses, reaching totality in the wee hours of the morning.

This Sunday the moon will be close to the horizon. The sky will still be shining from a setting sun, making the opportunities for photography very good. Think of a red moon over your favorite mountain peak. Any and all cameras should be able to capture this incredible event.

This is an event worthy of keeping the kids up. A few lawn chairs, pajamas, binoculars and lots of blankets could make for a memorable evening.

Moonrise is around 7:30 p.m. Total eclipse starts about 8:15 p.m. and lasts until 9:30.

– Bob Ede stays up too late looking at stars. He’s looking forward to hitting the sack early this Sunday night after watching the show. He can be reached at: [email protected]

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