Total Lunar Eclipse on the Winter Solstice

[TheSongsofDistantEarth]

A great opportunity to synchronize yourself to the sidereal movements of the solar system, folks!

 

 

 

"Multiple astronomical events are lining up for a rare display of synchronization tonight as a total lunar eclipse overlaps with 2010's winter solstice.

 

Depending on the location, late night December 20 or early morning December 21, the full moon will be darkened by Earth's shadow as our planet passes between it and the sun. December 21 is also the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, after which the days will begin to grow longer. Coupled with the lunar spectacle, it means we're in for an especially dark eve.

 

According to The AP, North and Central America should both be able to view the entire eclipse, which is estimated to take about 3.5 hours. Total eclipse will begin at 11:41 p.m. PST on Monday, or 2:41 a.m. EST on Tuesday -- so obviously West Coasters will have a better chance to catch the magnificent sight without dragging around heavy eyelids and needing an extra dose of espresso the following morning. If you want to set an alarm to catch a brief glimpse of the amber moon, NASA recommends 3:17 a.m. EST for the optimal impression.

 

According to AolNews.com, NASA reports that this is the first time an eclipse has coincided with a solstice since December 21, 1638, and the next one won't come around again until 2094. The extravaganza in the sky doesn't end there, however, as the Ursids meteor shower will also be taking place. CityStateTime.com reports that this particular annual show is rarely witnessed compared to its brighter counterparts, but stargazers will have an especially exceptional chance to view the display this year because of the eclipse's darkened sky."

[pilot]

the only thing to hope for now is a clear sky.

[NeiChuan]

All I can say is, I can't wait to meditate tonight.

[phore]

I feel like this marks the end of the current age of humanity.

its going to be an awesome day

[Vajrahridaya]

Wow, I was getting this sense of magical-ness tonight (on that purely sparkly tip)! How exciting!

[Taomeow]

All I can say is, I can't wait to meditate tonight.

 

Me too -- and everyone who's WLP's student here, remember it's shuigong day?.. see y'all in hyperspace tonight

[joeblast]

[pilot]

overcast, saw nothing

[TheSongsofDistantEarth]

Slept out in my backyard, woke and watched the eclipse, no cloud cover, had an outstanding meditation.

[Xienkula1]

[adept]

[NeiChuan]

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[adept]

I had an excellent view of the whole event. From about 6.30am till 8.30am here in the far northern wastelands of England.

I didn't do anything special, just observed with awe and a feeling of absolute quietness and stillness.

This was followed by a sadness that overcame me, as I realized the sheer magnitude of the celestial forces that caused this event are forever changing, and will one day in the distant future, cease to be.

It was truly magnificent to witness this.

[TheTaoBum]

I live on the South East Coast of Australia and managed to see it early last night. Lots of great folkore surrounding the so called "Hunters Moon" too.

[RyanO]

Was overcast here. Bummer.

 

Didn't matter though, totally felt it!

 

Happy Winter Solstice!

[TheTaoBum]

Well its been raining here almost non stop for the past month. Luckily in my neck of the woods last night was one of the clearest we had in some time.

[joeblast]