The first total lunar eclipse of 2014 will occur in the overnight hours tonight, Monday and Tuesday (April 14 and 15), peaking at about 3 a.m. EDT (0600 GMT) on Tuesday. If weather permits, this could will be one of the most stunning lunar sights. The Earth's shadow will crawl across the moon in the early morning hours on Tuesday, turning it red or copper color due to refraction of sunlight by the Earth's atmosphere.
As long as the sky is clear and your view of the moon isn't blocked, you will be able to watch the eclipse and take photos without any additional equipment. If you want to photograph the eclipse, many photographers say having a tripod is as important as having the right lens. There are many sources to figure out the best way to photograph the eclipse. Simply put in your search box “How to photograph the lunar eclipse” OR “How to photograph April 2014 Lunar Eclipse” and so on. You will see articles on suggested methods.
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