Today, a total lunar eclipse was visible in all parts of Japan. Plus Uranus was also in occultation with the moon. Such an event (total lunar eclipse + lunar occultation of a planet) is rare, with the last such event taking place 442 years ago (when a lunar occultation of Saturn took place during a lunar eclipse) in 1580, while the next such event (again, a lunar occultation of Saturn during a lunar eclipse) will take place 322 years from now, in July 2344.
The moon rose in the early evening.
At 1809, the lunar eclipse started.
At around 1855, the moon has been covered by the earth's shadow about 50%.
The total eclipse started at 1916, peaked at 1959, and lasted until 2042. This photo was taken around the peak.
You can actually see Uranus.
Uranus then went behind the moon at around 2041.
By 2103, the moon was starting to show again.
The eclipse ended at 2149. Here's the moon at 2153.
It's nice to be able to catch this rare event. And with clear skies too!
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