Partial Lunar Eclipse 04 June 2012

[Kathryn James (Kate)]

What time should we be out looking? I figure Mike has the answer on the tip of his tongue but I can only find a forum about the past eclipses. I am a novice at this site, so sorry if the info is easy to find and I've missed it. Kate

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Hi Kate,
If you look under Forums > General Astronomy > Celestial and Astronomical Events
Theres a Thread there titled: Upcoming Event: Partial Lunar Eclipse, 4th June 2012

Originally Posted by IceMan

The Transit of Venus isn't the only thing happening during June.
On the 4th June, there's a partial lunar eclipse in a great position to view and photograph for Australians and New Zealanders, as it will be visible high in the sky during the evening.
It's not an overly deep eclipse but still work checking out.
Lunar Eclipses are completely safe to observe without any special equipment or filters.
Here's the article with all the info you need to see it and photograph it.

Partial Lunar Eclipse - 4th June 2012
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Mike

FYI
That link then takes you to the area:
IceInSpace > Projects & Articles > How-To's
Down near the bottom is
Celestial events > Upcoming events
and is Titled:
Partial Lunar Eclipse, 4th June 2012 - Observing / Imaging Guide

All the Info you want is there
Hope this helps

[Allan_L (Allan)]

OR
The Short Answer:

this will be a well-placed partial lunar eclipse, with the partial stages becoming visible starting around 8pm AEST with maximum eclipse at around 9pm AEST, but will change depending on your timezone

[Liz]

Hi Kate

the eclipse starts about 8.15 pm - 10.30 ish, with the best part around 9ish. Pop outside for a look from 8,30 maybe and see how it goes.

www.stellarium.org is a great piece of free astronomical software, pop in your coordinates, then run the mouse down left side to alter the time and date for Monday at 9pm, zoom in on the Moon to see what it will look like.

Image is for townsville at 8.45 ... thereabouts (from Stellarium)

[ZeroID (Brent)]

Hmmm, 10pm till Midnight for me. And SkSlab is ready to go.
Better go charge the camera batteries.

I promise, I haven't bought ANYTHING !!! for ages so skies be kind ...