NEWS DESK
Red moon a sight to behold MARS sparkled down on Earth last Friday afternoon and evening (27 July) and a crowd of eager sightseers gathered at Olivers Hill to see the red planet in the sky during a lunar eclipse. Frankston resident Danny Makepiece and daughter Mia were among the sky watchers at Olivers Hill who watched a “blood moon” lunar eclipse on the night. “We got a cracking view, it was amazing,” Mr Makepiece said. “It was a nice atmosphere. We got a good spot and let a few people look through the telescope.” The celestial show began at about 4.25pm and lasted into the early hours of the next morning. Even those without a telescope could see Mars shining in the night sky. Mr Makepiece encouraged people to keep watching the skies since planets in the solar system are currently in “irregular orbit” and the likes of Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn are sometimes visible this month. Neil Walker Hill with a view: Danny Makepiece, above left, and daughter Mia were among the crowd that gathered at Olivers Hill to watch the blood moon lunar eclipse and see the planet Mars visible in the night sky. Pictures: Gary Sissons
LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL WORKS
AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2018 Upcoming changes to the Frankston Line Works along the Frankston line are being carried out to remove the level crossing on Seaford Road, with major works taking place in Seaford during August and September 2018. To allow for these works, changes will be in place that will affect the way you travel.
Road closures
Buses replace trains
Local traders will remain open for business during this time.
From 9pm Friday 17 August until Friday 28 September the following roads will be closed:
On the Frankston Line between Carrum and Frankston, and Frankston and Stony Point:
• Seaford Road between Bayside Grove and Elsie Avenue
• from 1.30am Saturday 18 August until the last service Sunday 19 August
• Railway Parade from Seaford Road to Johnstone Street. Please observe traffic signs whilst these changes are in place.
• from 9pm Saturday 8 September until 6am Sunday 16 September. Work will take place 24 hours a day, seven days a week during this period.
For more information visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/disruptions
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Frankston Times
6 August 2018
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