For a total lunareclipse to occur, the Moon must pass completely ... but zooming in too close — such as with a telescope — won’t really gain you much in terms of watching the eclipse.
this one is “minor,” writes Bob King for Sky & Telescope. But, since it doesn’t require staying up too late and will be visible throughout North America, the September lunareclipse presents ...
Unlike a solar eclipse, lunar eclipses can be safely viewed with the naked eye. However, you may want to whip out the binoculars, field scope or telescope if you have one to get a better more ...
No special eye protection is needed to view a lunareclipse. Viewers can stare at the moon with the naked eye or opt for binoculars and telescopes to get a closer look. To spot the moon’s subtle ...
The most noticeable feature of any total lunareclipse is its color, which is due to conditions on Earth. As the Moon passes through Earth’s shadow, less and less sunlight falls on its surface ...