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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"

Current Mood: refreshed

As detailed in http://skyandtelescope.com/aboutsky/pressreleases/article_946_1.asp

There will be a full lunar eclipse Thursday night. Things start at 8:05 PM (CDT) when the moon enters the penumbra - but that doesn't dim things very much. At 9:03 PM (CDT) the moon enters the umbra and the real thing starts. Totality lasts from 10:14 to to 12:17 AM (CDT) and it's completely over at 1:15 AM (CDT).

Usual adjustments for other time zones, though the moon rises already in partial eclipse in the Pacific time zone.

As this is a lunar eclipse, no safety precautions are needed. Stare at the moon all night long if you want!