Annular Solar Eclipse Animated
January 26, 2009
This animated graphic was derived from a map by Fred Espenek and a map by A.T. Sinclair. The eclipse path stays mainly within the Indian Ocean with the path crossing dry land in Indonesia.
Penumbral Eclipse of the Moon February 9, 2009
This penumbral eclipse of the Moon on February 9, 2009 is centered mainly over the western Pacific Ocean. The upper portion of the Moon darkens somewhat. So why not black? The best way to explain this is if your were on the northern part of the Moon looking back towards Earth, you would see a partial eclipse of the Sun (as seen below).
Most of the sunlight is blocked by the Earth on February 9 but not completely.
Our Moon seven hours after sunset for January 6, 2009
The software for this image is free and can be found at http://www.stellarium.org/.
What time is sunrise or sunset for you? Check this website out (time and date.com).
Penumbral Eclipse of the Moon July 7, 2009
The human eye would not be able to detect any darkening for this particular eclipse. Most of the sunlight is not blocked by the Earth as compared to above on February 9 (see below).
Saturn Ring Plane Crossing on September 4, 2009
Past Animations
Click on the lunar eclipse graphic above for past animations of eclipses, meteor showers and more.
Past Photographs
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Past Graphics
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Updated on January 6, 2009