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It's all about being in the right place at the right time. I reckon none of us will manage that this time but it would be quite an extraordinary thing to see: a simultaneous total eclipse of the moon and a rising sun.
http://news.discovery.com/space/astronomy/rare-selenelion-possible-on-wednesdays-lunar-eclipse-141005.htm
Posted : 06/10/2014 5:17 pm
Thanks for highlighting this one, Andy. It had completely passed me by, given that it's not visible in the UK.
Should be an amazing sight... selenelions are incredibly rare.
Posted : 06/10/2014 7:05 pm
..And here's a map of the world showing who the lucky ones are that get the privilege of seeing it for themselves:
Last minute trip to Hawaii anyone?
Posted : 07/10/2014 6:32 pm
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Last minute trip to Hawaii anyone?
Purely in the interests of science, of course.
Mike, what's the petty cash looking like?
Posted : 07/10/2014 6:35 pm
Mike, what’s the petty cash looking like?
Looks like we spent it all on biscuits for the committee meeting.
Posted : 07/10/2014 6:49 pm
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Looks like we spent it all on biscuits for the committee meeting.
At least it wasn't wasted!
Posted : 07/10/2014 6:52 pm
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Lunar eclipse taking place now, live, on the BBC website.
Not sure if it will be on iPlayer later... 😉
Posted : 08/10/2014 12:35 pm
I remember a few years ago standing on the quay in Mevergisey, Cornwall watching a lunar eclipse with a crowd of people. The reactions where very enthusiastic. No better way to watch a lunar eclipse then with a pint of a pint of St Austell's Tinners in your hand in Cornwall.
Posted : 08/10/2014 2:17 pm
