Lunar eclipse to fill night sky
Viewers who can tear themselves away from their TV sets to look outside later tonight are in for a treat. For the first time in three years sky watchers across the western hemisphere will have the chance to witness a total eclipse of the moon. A lunar eclipse takes place when the earth lines up between the sun and moon and blocks the sun’s light from reflecting on the moon. Tonight’s show begins at 13 minutes after nine and will reach its peek at 9:40. Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse is safe to view with the naked eye. Use of binoculars or a telescope will enhance the view.
