For the first time since 2004, it may be possible to see a total lunar eclipse in New Hampshire and throughout most of North America.
You can read more about the Total Lunar Eclipse and where you can view it if you go to the Nasa Website.
During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon can dance through a rainbow of colors from bright orange to blood red to dark grey.
In New Hampshire, the total lunar eclipse will last about 50 minutes. The eclipse should start about 8:30 p.m. and should peak at about 10:01 p.m. You can view the eclipse from your backyard - or you may want to go to Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, in Concord, New Hampshire. The event is free and it will start at 8:00 p.m.
An eclipse of the Moon can only take place at full moon and the moon must pass through some portion of Earth's shadow. As Explained on the Nasa site, the shadow we see from earth is composed of two cone-shaped parts. The outer shadow which is known as the penumbra is a zone where earth blocks some of the sun's rays. The inner shadow is known as the umbra. The umbra is a region where earth blocks all direct sunlight from reaching the Moon.
The eclipse may visible from South America and most of North America (on Feb. 20) as well as Western Europe, Africa, and western Asia (on Feb. 21). Please leave a link in the comment section below to let the public know where they can go to view the total lunar eclipse in your area.
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