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If you wish to photograph the eclipse, mount your 35-mm camera on a tripod and take scenic views with a red-coloured moon as part of your composition. Exposure times on ISO 400 film should be 1/250 – 1/4 second at f/8 for the regressing partial phases, and 1 – 4 seconds at f/4 for the total phases.
You can also use a telephoto lens for more dramatic close-ups using similar exposure times and diaphragm settings.
You may detect the first pale shading encroaching on the Full Moon's eastern side around 19:30 CET (18:30 UT/GMT). Partial eclipse begins at 19:42 CET (18:42 UT) ; this is when the Moon's eastern limb first enters the umbra (dark inner portion) of the Earth's shadow.
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Total eclipse runs from 20:50 to 21:52 CET (19:50 to 20:52 UT), when the Moon is entirely inside the umbra. During this time the Moon should glow a deep, dim orange-red. Then partial eclipse returns until 22:59 CET (21:59 UT) after which the Moon will finally be full again.
This lunar eclipse can easily be seen with the naked eye, but will be much more spectacular with binoculars. Unlike eclipses of the Sun, eclipses of the Moon are perfectly safe to watch with the naked eye, so no need to protect your eyes or your cameras with special filters.
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Many public observatories are opening their doors during the event for those who wish to look through a real telescope. For a list of public observatories please consult your local amateur astronomy organization.
Get the picture!
If you wish to photograph the eclipse, mount your 35-mm camera on a tripod and take scenic views with a red-coloured moon as part of your composition. Exposure times on ISO 400 film should be 1/250 – 1/4 second at f/8 for the regressing partial phases, and 1 – 4 seconds at f/4 for the total phases.
You can also use a telephoto lens for more dramatic close-ups using similar exposure times and diaphragm settings.
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