Thursday, June 16, 2011

Iran Total Lunar Eclipse Turns Moon Blood Red

Source Skynews


A lunar eclipse provided a visual treat for sky watchers across the globe - with ash from a Chilean volcano turning the moon blood red for those in some countries. 

Most viewers in UK were left disappointed, with the natural phenomenon not visible in most areas.
But people in Asia, eastern Africa, the Middle East and western Australia were much luckier, enjoying clear sightings of the dramatic spectacle. in
Experts said the 'deep lunar eclipse' lasted an unusually long time, with keen amateur and professional astronomers in Iran, Lebanon and India gathering to take it in.
Scientists said such eclipses often exuded a coppery colour, depending on the amount of ash and dust in the atmosphere.

 

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