Planets and Moons  ID: 11514

Need To Know: Lunar Eclipse and LRO

Released on April 8, 2014
On April 15th, 2014 there will be a total lunar eclipse visible from North America. Noah Petro, LRO Deputy Project Scientist, discusses this unique event and what effect it will have on the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
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NASA scientist Noah Petro sheds some light on the April 15th lunar eclipse which will leave the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) in darkness for several hours. He explains what a lunar eclipse is, and what this one will look like from Earth. Noah also provides details on the LRO mission, and how the spacecraft will function during this event.

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For More Information

http://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/north-america-to-experience-total-lunar-eclipse/#.U0QZq427nUi

Credits

Ernie Wright (USRA): Lead Animator
Chris Meaney (HTSI): Animator
David Ladd (USRA): Video Editor
Noah Petro (NASA/GSFC): Interviewee
David Ladd (USRA): Producer
Noah Petro (NASA/GSFC): Scientist
Aaron E. Lepsch (ADNET Systems Inc.): Project Support
Rob Andreoli (AIMM): Videographer
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NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center

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Mission:
LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter)

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G2014-031 -- Need To Know: Lunar Eclipse and LRO

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