Saturday, June 26, 2010

The 2010 Lunar Eclipse

The 2010 Lunar Eclipse
Different to solar eclipse that can just be noticed from a particular relatively small portion of the globe, lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere on the evening side of the Earth. This type of eclipse endures for a couple of hours, wherein total eclipse endures for just a couple of minutes at any given area. Few lunar eclipses have been related with significant historical occurrences.

The 2010 lunar eclipse take place on June 26, 2010, and shall be seen in different places of the US. It shall likewise be clear in Australia and the eastern portions of Asia. People residing in Central North America as well as Western portions of the US will not be able to observe the lunar eclipse freely. The said eclipse will last for approximately 3-hours. This scheduled lunar eclipse is said to be special for the kids who haven’t seen lunar eclipse in their lives. The 2010 lunar eclipse is truly unique because of the illusion of the moon, which NASA already confirmed.
 
NASA has provided a list of places that shall see this eclipse, established a detailed analysis about the eclipse, and has revealed the forecast of the occurrence on its web site.

Lunar eclipse is making us feel that we exist in such a huge universe and we are just a small portion of it. The big creations such as the sun and moon have superb influence on humankind. Seeing this eclipse through our naked eye can lessen the eyesight power of a human. The full moon has powerful effect on the water in the oceans; colossal tidal waves are developed within the water because of the gravitational force of the moon.

- wong chee tat :)

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