Mark your calendar for Feb 20, 2008. A lunar eclipse will be visible across most of North and South America. Check the NASA map here to see exactly where it will be viewable from. (sorry Australia)

As it’s a few weeks away, you have time to make plans for viewing and photographing the event.

If you just want to view the eclipse you can probably see it from your back yard with a pair of binoculars. For a closer view, check with your local Astrological Society or college. Here in Denver the observatory at Denver University will be open to the public. Peering through their big telescope will give you a nice view.

I found a great article on photographing the lunar eclipse over at the MrEclipse.com website. All the info you need on exposure, lenses to use, how to create multiple exposures, and more is all there. The sample photos are rather impressive.

Go read up on the technical stuff and make plans to capture this stellar event.