Lunar Eclipse 2010:
Lunar Eclipse 2010Four astronomical events will be happening on December 21 and that means we have a lot to see in the sky during this day. December 21 will be a full moon and it will also be the annual Winter Solstice.
On the east coast of the US, the lunar eclipse starts at 1:33 am (ET) the morning, and goes until 5:01 am (ET), according to NASA. The total eclipse of the moon starts at 2:41 am and lasts 72 minutes. The lunar eclipse is easily, and safely, viewed without the aid of a telescope.
The astronomical spectacle does not end there because parts of the Northern and Southern Hemisphere will be seeing a total lunar eclipse and others might just be lucky to see the Ursids meteor shower.
The Ursids meteor shower is rarely seen due to the fact that compared to other meteor showers this one is less bright, however, due to the total lunar eclipse happening that day it will be a chance to see it. The Ursids meteor shower begins December 17 and will end until December 26. If you want to see it then try to focus your attention near the star Beta Ursae Minoris (Kochab) in the constellation Ursa Minor.
Meanwhile, the 2010 total lunar eclipse will be visible on most of eastern Asia, Australia, the Pacific Ocean, the Americas, and Europe. After midnight people in North and South America will also have the opportunity to catch the eclipse. For a time frame and location of the visibility of the total lunar eclipse 2010 then click here.
What is the significance of Winter Solstice 2010 in our daily lives? Well coincidentally besides the fact that we have a varietu of astronomical events on this day, Winter Solstice 2010 is the shortest day of the year since it will be a day where the sun will appear for the least amount of time. We will also be experiencing a sort of “dark day” since the tilt of the planet and shape of the orbit around the sun will produce that effect.
Don’t miss Winter Solstice 2010 which comes with a full moon, total lunar eclipse and the Ursids meteor shower.
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