See the article in Sky and Telescope for more information http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/observingblog/9282371.html Bob (aka roelsch) On 8/24/07, Jim Bensman <junkmailno@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Here is the timing. It will be in the Western sky. > > > > Lunar eclipse on 8/28/2007 > > > > Moon rise: 7:51 8/272007 > > Partial phase begins: 3:51 > > Total phase begins: 4:52 > > Moon reaches full 5:35 > > Time of maximum eclipse: 5:37 > > Total phase ends: 6:21 > > Moon set: 6:32 > > Partial phase ends: 7:22 > > > > For anyone in the Alton area, I have arranged for the gate to the > Mississippi Sanctuary (next to the Olin Nature Preserve where I have 3 > caches) to be open at 4:30 am to be able to watch it from the bluffs over > the Mississippi. If you want to come, let me know. > > > > Jim Bensman > "Nature Bats Last" >