Bigasshammm Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Happening right now apparently. I think it peaks at 10pm eastern. Unless you live where I am and it's cloudy and you can't see anything. First blood moon eclipse in 33 years I guess. Let's see some pictures. K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darius at home Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) Worthing UK arund 3am local. Taken using a Pentax Digital SLR and 300mm lens with the help of a tripod. Darius Edited September 28, 2015 by Darius at home Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Ahem. http://gawker.com/the-moon-this-weekend-is-only-a-blood-moon-if-youre-b-1733067167 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darius at home Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Ahem. http://gawker.com/the-moon-this-weekend-is-only-a-blood-moon-if-youre-b-1733067167 Instead of calling the OP stupid, why don't you pop out into the back yard and freeze your "ahem" off taking some pictures of the eclipse? Darius (warming up again with a nice cup of tea) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Who cares if it's called a "blood" moon or not? Seriously. All I know is that it's the first time that my daughter, my wife, and I have all seen the moon basically turn red and the next time it happens I'll probably be dead while my kids are in the prime adult lives. Best part about tonights "blood" moon? My 3 year old daughter telling me she wanted to get bigger and go in an airplane to to the moon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 the only good ones i got. it was really hazy here, so we didnt see much of it until it was pretty high. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) Instead of calling the OP stupid, Not really. Gawker's a snarky website, but the point stands: the whole 'blood moon' thing is sensationalist nonsense dreamed up by an apocalyptic christian pastor in 2013. It's a lunar eclipse. Same as any other lunar eclipse. Period. It's kind of neat to see and all that, but calling it a 'blood moon' or ascribing it any more significance is just mystical claptrap. That is literally why the 'blood moon' concept was invented - there is a lunar tetrad in 2014/15, and so... 'things'. http://earthsky.org/space/what-is-a-blood-moon-lunar-eclipses-2014-2015#prophecy To whit: the last lunar eclipse was... six months ago. The next will be six months from now. The next total eclipse, when the moon will look red(ish), will be two years from now. It's a thing that happens. Frequently. The lunar orbit is also a thing, so if you want the moon to look both red AND slightly bigger, it'll be 18 years from now. Sure, that's a while but, hopefully you won't be dead? There will be another 15 total lunar eclipses in the mean time, if it's any consolation. I guess I just think it's sad that in the lifetime of the average ARCer, humanity has regressed from travelling to the moon, to thinking it holds some mystical power over us. Which, whether you realize it or not, is what you're talking about when you refer to a 'blood moon'. Edited September 28, 2015 by MoFo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) Not really. Gawker's a snarky website, but the point stands: the whole 'blood moon' thing is sensationalist nonsense dreamed up by an apocalyptic christian pastor in 2013. It's a lunar eclipse. Same as any other lunar eclipse. Period. It's kind of neat to see and all that, but calling it a 'blood moon' or ascribing it any more significance is just mystical claptrap. That is literally why the 'blood moon' concept was invented - there is a lunar tetrad in 2014/15, and so... 'things'. http://earthsky.org/space/what-is-a-blood-moon-lunar-eclipses-2014-2015#prophecy To whit: the last lunar eclipse was... six months ago. The next will be six months from now. The next total eclipse, when the moon will look red(ish), will be two years from now. It's a thing that happens. Frequently. The lunar orbit is also a thing, so if you want the moon to look both red AND slightly bigger, it'll be 18 years from now. Sure, that's a while but, hopefully you won't be dead? There will be another 15 total lunar eclipses in the mean time, if it's any consolation. I guess I just think it's sad that in the lifetime of the average ARCer, humanity has regressed from travelling to the moon, to thinking it holds some mystical power over us. Which, whether you realize it or not, is what you're talking about when you refer to a 'blood moon'. Way to go again Mike. You are sucking the fun out of something that CNN has already deemed extra significant. I bet you tell 6 year olds that there is no Santa Claus and that the A-10 should be retired. Edited September 28, 2015 by chuck540z3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Not really. Gawker's a snarky website, but the point stands: the whole 'blood moon' thing is sensationalist nonsense dreamed up by an apocalyptic christian pastor in 2013. It's a lunar eclipse. Same as any other lunar eclipse. Period. It's kind of neat to see and all that, but calling it a 'blood moon' or ascribing it any more significance is just mystical claptrap. That is literally why the 'blood moon' concept was invented - there is a lunar tetrad in 2014/15, and so... 'things'. http://earthsky.org/space/what-is-a-blood-moon-lunar-eclipses-2014-2015#prophecy To whit: the last lunar eclipse was... six months ago. The next will be six months from now. The next total eclipse, when the moon will look red(ish), will be two years from now. It's a thing that happens. Frequently. The lunar orbit is also a thing, so if you want the moon to look both red AND slightly bigger, it'll be 18 years from now. Sure, that's a while but, hopefully you won't be dead? There will be another 15 total lunar eclipses in the mean time, if it's any consolation. I guess I just think it's sad that in the lifetime of the average ARCer, humanity has regressed from travelling to the moon, to thinking it holds some mystical power over us. Which, whether you realize it or not, is what you're talking about when you refer to a 'blood moon'. When was the last full moon eclipse ? When is the next one ? It's already been pointed out in the thread ... That makes this one more special than the one in six months ... -Gregg PS Who pissed in your Cheerios? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomcatFanatic123 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) From my front yard. High cloud layer obscured pretty much the whole event. This was taken at 2124 hrs. Pacific Daylight Time, shortly after the clouds kind of eased up a bit, about two hours after totality. Edited September 28, 2015 by TomcatFanatic123 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alvis 3.1 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Shot at the beach in Victoria BC Alvis 3.1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 the only good ones i got. it was really hazy here, so we didnt see much of it until it was pretty high. Great shots Dylan!....wished I could have had a chance at shooting it too, but we didnt get to see it down here. Cheer's, Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SBARC Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Great photos guys. :woo:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 NASA must all be morons then since they call it a super blood moon. I mean they can't even make it to the moon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tdogg Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Got a couple of "blood moon" or whatever the internet says is right, shots myself. Almost every eclipse around here is blocked by clouds or I was otherwise occupied(work, kids, etc...) so getting to see this one was extra special for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archybean Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 My telescope is in pieces for a move, but I was able to get some hand held ones before totality and some sandbag shots during totality. I'll try to get a couple loaded tonight after work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Taken from the comments: The blood moon is entirely distinct from a solar eclipse. What makes Sunday’s eclipse unique that it’s a solar eclipse occurring at the same time as the blood moon, which is a rare occurrence (the last time these two phenomena coincided was 1982). Some douchey gawker writer, in his haste to call others “moron” has in fact outed himself as the moron. Thanks for sharing Darius. I wasn't able to enjoy it because of the weather where I live. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freedom Models Martin Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 WOW TDog, that one with the blue looks incredible. Must be the water on Earth reflecting / refracting light. Nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darius at home Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Amazing photos TDog - as said above the one with the blue aura(s) is superb!!! Darius Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Not really. Gawker's a snarky website, but the point stands: the whole 'blood moon' thing is sensationalist nonsense dreamed up by an apocalyptic christian pastor in 2013. It's a lunar eclipse. Same as any other lunar eclipse. Period. It's kind of neat to see and all that, but calling it a 'blood moon' or ascribing it any more significance is just mystical claptrap. That is literally why the 'blood moon' concept was invented - there is a lunar tetrad in 2014/15, and so... 'things'. http://earthsky.org/space/what-is-a-blood-moon-lunar-eclipses-2014-2015#prophecy To whit: the last lunar eclipse was... six months ago. The next will be six months from now. The next total eclipse, when the moon will look red(ish), will be two years from now. It's a thing that happens. Frequently. The lunar orbit is also a thing, so if you want the moon to look both red AND slightly bigger, it'll be 18 years from now. Sure, that's a while but, hopefully you won't be dead? There will be another 15 total lunar eclipses in the mean time, if it's any consolation. I guess I just think it's sad that in the lifetime of the average ARCer, humanity has regressed from travelling to the moon, to thinking it holds some mystical power over us. Which, whether you realize it or not, is what you're talking about when you refer to a 'blood moon'. Keep your opinions on Christians to yourself please. This is not the first one in 33 years, but it is the first full eclipse with the moon in its closest point in orbit in that time. There have actually been 4 blood moons in the last year. The next full eclipse with the moon in its closest orbit is in 2033. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 This was the only shot I was able to get because of the clouds, just after this a giant cloud of dark death moved in and stayed. Not from last night, but one of my favorites. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Sweet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Taken from the comments: The blood moon is entirely distinct from asolar eclipse. What makes Sunday’s eclipse unique that it’s a solar eclipse occurring at the same time as the blood moon, which is a rare occurrence (the last time these two phenomena coincided was 1982). Some douchey gawker writer, in his haste to call others “moron” has in fact outed himself as the moron. Bolding mine. Because, while I'm not actually suggesting the OP (or anyone else) is truly a moron for calling it a BM (mostly, just trying to point out when and why the term was manufactured, and what you're talking about when you use the phrase), that guy most certainly is one. By all means, enjoy the eclipse. Enjoy natural phenomena, because science is awesome. But the phrase 'blood moon' not only *isn't* science, it's *anti-science*. It's an attempt to take something that is known and understood, and make it mystical and frightening. Keep your opinions on Christians to yourself please. I made no judgement on christians. But the guys who invented the term *are* apocalyptic christian preacher (as in, they believe the world is at the brink of end times), who believe the tetrad is a harbinger of doom (ie. probably now). Sorry if that offends you, I guess? But it's an objective, demonstrable truth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Mofo, I have nothing against you. But it seems that you're on a personal mission against the term "Blood Moon" and that you're trying to rid others of using it. I guess I don't understand why that's important to you. Because you believe that it's nothing different than something else? I never gave it a thought. Wasn't it called the harvest moon? Or is that completely different? Sorry, I'm not an astrologer (astrologist?). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I made no judgement on christians. But the guys who invented the term *are* apocalyptic christian preacher (as in, they believe the world is at the brink of end times), who believe the tetrad is a harbinger of doom (ie. probably now). Sorry if that offends you, I guess? But it's an objective, demonstrable truth. Not to quibble on fine points, but they may have been the first to make popular the exact phrase "blood moon", the thought comes from the Book of Revalation where it says "the whole moon turned blood red". It's not like it's a stretch to call a red moon that since it's referred to in the Bible. Not at all saying that's what this eclipse meant or was about. BUT it's been an adopted phrase by many inside AND outside religion. Jester, I think the term harvest moon refers to the first full moon of the harvest season, or first full moon of autumn. But I guess only a fool would call it that if they aren't farmers with a harvest...right? I kid I kid. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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