Monday, July 06, 2009

Eclipses

Did you know that this is a summer full of eclipses? Its true!

The first eclipse is a penumbral lunar eclipse (which is to say a partial eclipse of the moon) tomorrow (Tuesday, July 7th). It will be very hard to see, not only because its not a total eclipse, but also because it will happen at 5:21am when most of us are still quite asleep.
*For those who work with celestial or lunar magic, be aware that July 7th is also the eve of the full moon, (in Capricorn), and any work done this day may be impacted as such.*


The second eclipse is a total solar eclipse on Tuesday, July 21st. It will be one of the longest eclipses in many years (lasting about 6 minutes and 40 seconds), and there won't be another like it until 2132! The eclipse should be around 10:35pm our time (I think?) so we may or not get so see much of it given the hour and our position.
*For those who work with celestial or solar magic, be aware that July 21st is also the eve of the new moon, as we transition into Leo, (moon in Leo), and any work done this day may be impacted as such.*


The last eclipse of the summer will be another penumbral lunar eclipse (another partial eclipse) on August 5th. This eclipse will be more visible then the one in July, at least, so look out at 8:55pm to catch a glimpse.
*For those who work with lunar magic, be aware that August 5th is also the eve of the full moon, (in Aquarius), and any work done this day may be impacted as such.*


There shouldn't be another eclipse again until the afternoon of New Year's Eve (and that one will only be a tiny sliver!), so enjoy the celestial spectacles while you can!

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