Photograph the Lunar Eclipse Over Mt. Shuksan

There will be a total lunar eclipse on the evening of Sunday, September 27. It is also the closest supermoon of the year. In our area, the eclipse begins around sunset and the eclipsed moon will rise beside Mt. Shuksan as viewed from Huntoon Point. The moon should appear larger than usual in the night sky and dimly illuminated by earthshine, appearing rusty red.

Join other PPW Northwest District photographers at Artist Point to photograph this astronomical event. Meet in the Artist Point parking lot at 5:30 pm (NW Forest Pass required). We’ll hike out to Huntoon Point and photograph the sunset light on the mountains and then photograph the eclipse.

Dress in layers and be prepared for cold night air (hat and gloves recommended). Bring a headlamp (red bulb preferred so you don’t mess up your night vision), snacks, and something to drink. A tripod and cable release are essential.

Please RSVP to Mark Turner <mark@turnerphotographics.com> by September 26 so we know to expect you on the mountain.

Here’s the timing data from the Earth & Sky website. <http://earthsky.org/?p=51212#north>:

Sunset: 6:53 pm

Moonrise: 6:54 pm

Partial umbral eclipse begins: 6:07 p.m

Total eclipse begins: 7:11 p.m

Greatest eclipse: 7:47 p.m.

Total eclipse ends: 8:23 p.m.

Partial eclipse ends: 9:27 p.m.

Photographer’s Ephemeris map: <http://tinyurl.com/ocu9woe>

BTW, the cover photo was made of the eclipse in September 1996, shot on film with a 50mm lens.