Eclipses of 2015

Staff Writer, Nathaniel Diaz
Earth / Eclipses
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NASA Eclipse Website has this year's event schedule.

Source: NASA

Partial Solar Eclipse Visible in Phoenix This Afternoon

Staff Writer, Nathaniel Diaz
Astronomy / Astrophysics 
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Animation of Today's Eclipse

During this partial solar eclipse, the Moon covers only parts of the Sun, as seen from Phoenix. As the central part of the Moon's shadow (umbra) misses the Earth during a partial solar eclipse, there are no other locations on Earth where the Sun appears completely covered during this event.

Here is the breakdown of time and events:

Source: Time and Date,

Total Eclipse of the Heart: Moon Goes Red for April

Staff Writer, DL Mullan
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