Lunar eclipse
Yes, it's a rare LJ post by me.
I managed to stay up late enough to see the very beginning of the lunar eclipse last night, then dozed for a half hour or so. When I woke up the northern lights were swirling everywhere, pink and green, and the moon was about half eclipsed. Perfect veiwing conditions here in Fairbanks, the moon was nearly due south and not too high in ths sky. Amazing...
I managed to stay up late enough to see the very beginning of the lunar eclipse last night, then dozed for a half hour or so. When I woke up the northern lights were swirling everywhere, pink and green, and the moon was about half eclipsed. Perfect veiwing conditions here in Fairbanks, the moon was nearly due south and not too high in ths sky. Amazing...