TORONTO, November 4, 2003 -- Sky watchers of every age are invited to York University’s Arboretum Observatory Facility to marvel at the lunar eclipse this Saturday, Nov. 8.
Paul Delaney, professor of physics and astronomy at York University, will be on hand with others, to explain what a lunar eclipse is, the stages of an eclipse, and how it compares to other celestial phenomena.
What is a Lunar Eclipse?
Explains Delaney, "During a lunar eclipse, the moon moves into the shadow of the Earth. When observing a lunar eclipse from Earth, the moon changes shades from very bright to darker shades of red and orange. The colour change is caused from the scattering of blue light in Earth’s atmosphere as the planet blocks all direct light coming from the Sun. Because of the longer wavelength of red light it is able to reach the moon’s surface and reflects as we see it."
WHAT: Lunar Eclipse
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 8, 6-10 p.m.
WHERE: Arboretum Observatory Facility (south-east roof top of Parking Structure 2)
York University, 4700 Keele Street
**For further information, members of the public should visit: www.astro.yorku.ca/observatory or contact: 416-736-2100, ext. 77773
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For further information, or to arrange an interview, members of the media should contact:
Ken Turriff
Media Relations
York University
416-736-2100, ext. 22086
kturriff@yorku.ca
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