Total lunar eclipse on 26 May 2021

[PMSchu]

Just heard there will be a total lunar eclipse before dawn on 26 May 2021. Best visible from western North America into the Pacific Ocean. Just 4° altitude at first contact here in Ohio, so not good for us.

Phil S.

[ledge1962]

We get a good view here in NZ, but if the clouds we have been having stay around, we may as well be in Ohio having a beer with you

[PMSchu]

Don't give up George, sometimes the cloud gods take pity on astronomers and let us see what's up there  .

Gives real meaning to the term "Clear skies." According to ST4v the eclipse is just barely total. Only 15 min between 2nd & 3rd contact here.

Phil S.

[PMSchu]

Was anyone fortunate enough to see the eclipse? I saw some pics on the internet from the southern hemisphere.

Phil S.

[ledge1962]

Hi Phil
I did go out to watch it, and the sky was actually clear for a change. It was around 11pm, but the moon was virtually overhead, so was small and not what I would call spectacular. It would have been better coming up over the horizon. What was intriguing, was the moment it darkened fully, the stars lit up the sky in a way I have not seen for a while. They were clear and no twinkle, so they were more exciting than the moon.

The night was still worth it.

[Dennis]

I managed to grab some shots with a Canon EOS R5 + 300mm F2.8L + Extender x2 Mk III + Extender x2 Mk II giving a focal length of 1200mm at F11.

10 secs at ISO 800.

Cheers

Dennis

[PMSchu]

Dennis, those shots are fantastic! Impressive with 2 2X teleconverers, too. That 300 f/2.8L is an awesome lense.

Thanks for sharing,

George, I'm glad you were able to see the eclipse.

Phil S.