An image by Fred Espenak ( http://www.mreclipse.com/ ) of a total lunar eclipse in 2004. Nations, like stars, are entitled to eclipse. All is well, provided the light returns and the eclipse does not become endless night. Dawn and resurrection are synonymous. The reappearance of the light is the same as the survival of the soul. (Victor Hugo, 1862) 1. When will eclipse happen ? This is the fourth eclipse of a series called "tetrad" in the interval 2014-2015 and will "officially" occur on September 28th 2015. It is a fully total eclipse and you should consult question 3 to know the eclipse time for your place. 2. Where can it be seen? The following map (according to ref. 1) shows world regions where the eclipse will be visible (white areas correspond to full visibility) from P4 to P1. In Brazil, the entire eclipse will be visible. The same is valid for West Europe and East United States. The difference, however, is that, whil...
Dedicado aos aspectos práticos da astronomia amadora, bem como ao seu ensino e história.