Japan - Lunar eclipse observed on Japan's Pacific coast

[makoto]

Lunar eclipse observed on Japan's Pacific coast

People on the Pacific coast of Japan were able to view a total lunar eclipse on Saturday night.

Sunday, December 11, 2011 04:41 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20111211_02.html

Clear skies allow heavenly view of lunar eclipse

Bundled-up skywatchers were afforded a rare treat on Dec. 10, as clear skies provided millions of people around the nation with a perfect view of a total eclipse of the moon.
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http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201112110005

Astronomy enthusiasts observe total eclipse of moon over Tokyo Sky Tree

A total eclipse of the moon was observed across Japan on Dec. 10, marking the first time in over 11 years that the phenomenon has been visible across the country from beginning to end.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2011/12/12/20111212p2a00m0na008000c.html

in disaster area

in Osaka

with Tokyo sky tree

 

[Emily]

Re: Japan - Lunar eclipse observed on Japan's Pacific coast

Beautiful! I'm glad the skies were clear there. I got to see the first half, but then clouds moved in before the moon turned red.

 

[makoto]

Re: Japan - Lunar eclipse observed on Japan's Pacific coast

Brothers on lunar eclipse outing killed by drunk driver

KASAI, Hyogo -- Two young brothers were run over by a drunk driver and killed on their way home from an outing to watch a total lunar eclipse Dec. 10, police said.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2011/12/12/20111212p2a00m0na003000c.html RIP