For those who are newer to the whole eclipse business, a lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes into the earth's shadow. |
Apparently there is often a crash in prices within a few days of a lunar eclipse and within six weeks of a solar eclipse. |
South Africans will see a partial lunar eclipse but will miss a solar eclipse. |
Indeed a partial lunar eclipse could be seen from New England, early in the morning on May 18, although only at moonset. |
Tonight there was a total lunar eclipse, and the moon was rather dark, with deep red at the margins as it rose from the eastern horizon. |
For an astrophile, a lunar eclipse is always fascinating and mysterious at the same time. |