Wednesday 22 December 2010

Winter Solstice - Total Lunar Eclipse 2010




So did you get to see it? Sadly due to immense fog we didn’t . Shame given that the last time it fell on the winter Solstice was nearly 400 years ago. But not to worry the next one on the Solstice (oh ok a day before) will be in the comparatively short amount of time in 2029!

For those of you who might not quite know how a lunar eclipse works it’s where the Moon passes through the shadow created by the Earth blocking the Sun’s light. This creates an effect where the moon colour appears to be a shade of red/pink.
I found the above youtube clip and really liked it, clear and without newreporters adding their own comments you can sit back and watch the beauty.

3 comments:

Changing Girl said...

Wow! Thank you for the great find! We were sleeping (we forgot to set the alarm) it was just as well... a friend said it was hard to see. It was awesome. Thanks a lot.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Hey, that's a great clip! The music is just perfect too. There was cloud cover here.

Ten Nebula said...

Peace and Light, Jenandollie

I enjoy your blog!
All the best to you in 2011!!!


Bright Blessings & Stay well,

Ten Nebula
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