The Night of the Red Moon - Joe Rao -ZOOM

All bodies in the solar system which receive light from the Sun cast a shadow into space. When the shadow of one body falls upon another, an eclipse occurs. When the Moon wanders into the shadow cast into space by our home planet, we are then treated to a lunar eclipse. An eclipse of the Moon is a dramatic natural event which has been described in records going back for centuries in many civilizations. Ancient astronomers or wise men discovered certain cycles of occurrence of eclipses, which then allowed prediction. Accurate prediction could then command power and prestige. On Sunday night, May 15th, a Total Eclipse of the Moon will take place. Here in the Northeast US, we will have ringside seats for this event, as the total phase of this eclipse will occur well up in the southern sky during the late evening hours. In this presentation we’ll provide all the details on how to best prepare for this remarkable celestial sight, as well as talk about other important eclipse events that will occur in the near future. Via Zoom, registration required.