Question by Curious: When is the next total lunar eclipse visible in NC?
When is the next total lunar eclipse visible in NC?
What time should one go out and see it?
What precautions should you take to safely view this eclise?
Best answer:
Answer by Uncle BobNot this year. The May Annular Lunar Eclipse will not include North Carolina. http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/OH/OHtables/OH2012-Tab03.pdf
Do not look directly into the sun. Do you need a warning label?
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
When is the next total lunar eclipse visible in NC?
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