Lunar eclipse this week

This week Wednesday (15 June) there will be a total lunar eclipse occurring, and us in South Africa are in a favourable position to view it. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting Earth's shadow on the moon. This will peak at around 22:12 on Wednesday night, causing the moon to appear a dull red colour. Anyone with nothing to do that night should definately keep an eye on the moon, as this is a fairly rare event. Maybe even a romantic evening picnic is in order...