Luna Eclipse

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Did any one else catch the Luna Eclipse the other night?

I was sitting aboard, in the wheelhouse, facing south outside the Folly on tuesday evening. Having had a beer in the pub and several large ones onboard and happily half way through Patrick Obriens "Suprise", I look up and think.. thats bloody strange!

Dead lucky really, just happened to be looking in the correct direction, clear sky and had noticed that it was a full moon only shortly before. Also having the time to sit comfortably for an hour or so and watch it go through its full cycle.

Do these things happen often? I understand that luna eclipses are more common than the solar variety.

Just thought I'd share that....A good end to a good day which had started with a super genoa run from Yarmouth to Cowes with 38kt gusts at the mast head.

All best Nick


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Yes, I saw it while having a last cigar and glass of wine in the back garden. (Dorking). Too tired to watch the whole thing - went to bed at about halfway cover, feeling guilty about not waking the kids up to see it.

<hr width=100% size=1>my opinion is complete rubbish, probably.
 
It must have been one of the few clear patches on the south coast, I looked out the back door at the appointed time (near Eastleigh) and all I saw was clouds.

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They are much more common than solar eclipses, because...

1) The earth's shadow is much bigger than the moon's.

2) A total solar eclipse can be seen from only a very small width band on the earth's surface, whereas a lunar eclipse can be seen from at least half the earth's surface (depending on how long it lasts, may be more).

<hr width=100% size=1>One day, I want to be a real sailor. In the mean time I'll just keep tri-ing.
 
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