Lunar Eclipse - June 04, 2012

2:48 AM

2:48 AM

3:08 AM

3:08 AM

3:28 AM

3:28 AM

4:08 AM

4:08 AM

4:28 AM

4:28 AM

4:48 AM

4:48 AM

5:03 AM

5:03 AM

5:15 AM

5:15 AM

The above sequence shows the movement of the earth's shadow over the moon during this eclipse. From the vantage point of the observatory, the moon disappeared behind some trees from 3:30 AM until 4:38 AM. At 5:18 AM the moon disappeared behind a house; ending eclipse viewing at this location.

The event timings for this eclipse were: Partial Eclipse Begins - 3:58 AM, Maximum Eclipse 5:03 AM, and Partial Eclipse Ends - 6:06 AM. (All times are in MDT.)

Lunar Eclipse - June 04, 2012

Image Details

  • ISO100
  • Takahashi FSQ-106ED
  • Nikon D7000
  • Photoshop CS5
  • 5:03 AM MDT, 12/10/2011
  • Mead, Colorado

The image was taken at 5:03 AM; maximum eclipse.