Total Lunar Eclipse Darkens Skies Wednesday
The sun, moon and Earth will put on a spectacular display this week — one you won’t see again in the United States for another two years.
People in the Americas, Europe, and Africa will be able to witness a total eclipse of the moon on Wednesday.
The eclipse is supposed to last 3.5 hours from start to finish and the complete eclipse will last about 50 minutes.
In Florida, the eclipse will start at 8:43 p.m. Wednesday, with the complete eclipse starting at 10:01 p.m and lasting until 10:51 p.m.
The next time a total lunar eclipse is expected to happen in the United States in December 2010.
Derek Demeter, director of the Seminole Community College Planetarium, said Wednesday night would offer a “double feature” for stargazers.
“Not only will you be able to see the eclipsed moon and its blood-red hue, but also Saturn will be near its closest approach to Earth, or opposition,” Demeter said. “This is the best time to view and photograph the ringed planet and its moons.”