May 16, 2003 09:50
It was mostly clear last night so the eclipse was visible. Drove south of town and watched the moon emerge from some clouds and slowly slip into the umbra. A nice quiet, relaxing time - aside from the odd car going by and the light that came with that. The fully eclipsed moon seemed darker and less orange than I recall from other lunar eclipses. I suspect that is due to finally seeing an eclipse without all the dust of a recent big volcanic eruption.
Came home and the moon was finally over the trees and such, if I was in the right place. Saw the end of totality out the bedroom window.
As for other things...
Q: What should be the theme song of the Texas Democrat[ic] Party?
A: Slade's Run Run. "All things to everyone, run, run, away"
music,
politics,
moon,
astronomy,
eclipse