The Earth will cast a red shadow on the moon tonight in a lunar eclipse that coincides with the winter solstice for the first time since 1638. The next time this will happen is in 2094. So, pay attention since I will not be around then to give you all of this information. :-) The eclipse tonight is set to begin at 12:33 a.m. The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The eclipse will occur while the moon is traveling along its highest part in the sky. The total eclipse will last 72 minutes. During the eclipse, portions of the moon will appear blood red, with refracted light from the atmosphere falling onto its surface. Parts of the moon will also appear to be a deep black. Todays thought from Life's Little Instructions Book - Rule # 295 "Keep Expectations High". You will be sleepy tomorrow, but it's worth it tonight to view the eclipse.
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