tonight is not only the longest night of the year, but also for the first time since 1638 there will be a total lunar eclipse coinciding with the winter solstice! starting at about 1:15 a.m. (e.s.t.) the moon will start to darken as the earth’s shadow moves across it, with the deepest shadow occurring at approximately 3:15 a.m. (e.s.t.), when the moon will take on a reddish orange glow. yeah, it’s the middle of the night, but this won’t occur on the winter solstice again until 2094!
images via weheartit.
really pretty pics!
i might have to stay up tonight…
Egads! We’ll be making history! I’m totes magotes excited!
George
Raised By Wolves
It’s actually the first time since 1638! An amazing sight.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/12/101220-lunar-eclipse-tonight-winter-solstice-2010-total-december-science/
@shannon- you’re right! my bad, i mixed up the numbers :)