June the 15th, 2011 - Total Moon Eclipse
Description:
This total moon eclipse will take place on June the 15th and will be visible from India, the Middle East, Africa and southern Europe. Soon after it, another solar eclipse will occur, but this time the Moon will cast its shadow on less then 0.1 percent of the Sun.Planning:
The following link here below gives you all details regarding the ephemeris regarding this eclipse.For instance, you will see that its maximum will be at 20h 12m 35.859s Universal Time (22h 12m 35.859s Paris time).
The event will be explained and shown in the observartion sites of the astronomical associations. Disclaimer : The management team of the destination has the possibility to change the opening days and hours without prior communication.
Comments:
Two moon eclipses are planned for the year 2011. However, the second one will be visible mainly in Antartica.Address:
Partout en France : l'éclipse sera donc forcément mieux visible où la météo sera la meilleure et là où la pollution lumineuse est la plus faible !De nombreuses associations d'astronomies mettent en place des opérations grand public pour que tous puissent admirer un tel évènement.
Renseignez-vous auprès de votre mairie ou de votre syndicat d'initiative / office du tourisme pour savoir où l'éclipse sera suivie.
Choose the best location where weather is good and where light pollution is less important.
Many astronomical associations help to enjoy such an event.
Contact your city hall of the tourism office to get all details where to go to enjoy it.