Field guide to the total lunar eclipse of April 14 - 15, 2014

This simulation gives you a preview of where and when you can see the first total lunar eclipse of 2014. This eclipse is especially well placed for North and South America and will be an unforgettable sight. During the total phase the Moon will turn a coppery-red, so make plans for comfortable viewing and photography.

This video may be freely used for educational and non-commercial purposes. Websites or television broadcasts that wish to use this video for a story about the lunar eclipse may do so provided credit is given to "Video by Michael Zeiler, eclipse-maps.com". For other uses, email michael.zeiler (at) yahoo.com

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For more information on this eclipse, visit http://www.mreclipse.com/LEdata/TLE2014Apr15/TLE2014Apr15.html

For an interactive Google map of this eclipse, visit http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/lunar_eclipses/xLE_GoogleMap3.php?Ecl=+20140415&Acc=2