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December 21, 2010

Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse

Below are a few pics of the 2010 Winter solstice lunar eclipse.  Recent volcanic eruptions resulted in the moon appearing darker than a typical eclipse and more red.  The eclipse was absolutely gorgeous.  These pics do not do it justice.


The Earth's shadow creeps across the Moon

Another shot of the penumbral eclipse

About 12 minutes after totality

About 15 minutes after totality

The Moon begins to emerge from Earth's umbra

The Moon emerges from the shadows