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Total Eclipse of the Blood Moon on November 8, 2022
(Image from NASA)
There are two total lunar eclipses in 2022. The first one was in May; the second one for our Nevada sky is on November 8th and will be visible from beginning to end (if we have clear skies). Here's wishing for clear skies...
Websites, Apps and Info on Solar & Lunar Eclipses
Map created by Xavier M. Jubier
ASN member Michael Spingler brings to attention some excellent resources for exploring past and future solar and lunar eclipses, especially handy for the upcoming Annular Eclipse October 14, 2023.
Total Lunar Eclipse May 15 - 16, 2022
Begins Sun, May 15, 2022 at 7:59 pm; 3 hours, 51 minutes duration
On the night of Sunday May 15, 2022, the Moon will begin its total eclipse. What phases will be visible in Reno?
First Solar Eclipse Captured On Film
Filmed on May 28, 2019 by Nevil Maskelyne.
Restored by the British Film Institute, this eclipse of the sun was filmed in the first year of the 20th century.