Lunar Eclipse / Astrophysics
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April 14th into the 15th is a total lunar eclipse that will be visible in all parts to Phoenix.
Here is the chart of tomorrow night festivities:
| Event | Time in Phoenix | Direction | Altitude | Looks like | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral eclipse begins | Apr 14 at 9:55 PM | 135° | 34.0° |  | The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |
| Partial eclipse begins | Apr 14 at 10:59 PM | 152° | 41.7° |  | Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. |
| Total Eclipse begins | Apr 15 at 12:08 AM | 174° | 45.8° |  | Total moon eclipse starts - completely red moon. |
| Maximum Eclipse | Apr 15 at 12:46 AM | 187° | 45.6° |  | Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. |
| Total Eclipse ends | Apr 15 at 1:23 AM | 199° | 43.8° |  | Total moon eclipse ends. |
| Partial Eclipse ends | Apr 15 at 2:32 AM | 219° | 36.7° |  | Partial moon eclipse ends. |
| Penumbral Eclipse ends | Apr 15 at 3:36 AM | 233° | 27.2° |  | The Earth's penumbra ends. |
Have a great time viewing the event. Any photos from this night's eclipse may be emailed to the VDP Gazette.
Source: Time and Date
