Lunar Eclipse

Fifth graders, here's the time-lapse video of the lunar eclipse that we were unable to watch in ICT class. When the photographer put these pictures in sequence, he added some music to his show to make it even more interesting.

Be sure to watch how the shadow of the sun slowly covers the face of the moon. And why do you suppose the moon appears so red at total eclipse stage?

Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse from William Castleman on Vimeo.

The next total eclipse of the moon will be in June 2011! But you won't be able to see it from anywhere in North America. Too bad!