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February Blood Moon

Maybe you heard? There was a lunar eclipse in the wee hours of the morning here in the PNW. Luckily the clouds held off and there was just a bit of haze. I set my alarm for 1:30 am. I could have waited another hour but I got up and went outside. My view was good right from the front door so I set the tripod up on the walkway and brought out a chair to enjoy the show. Since the camera was pointed pretty far up, it was easier to see the viewfinder while sitting. And when I got chilly, I went inside. Willow, smart girl that she is, stayed inside, curled up on the couch.

Last Night’s Moonrise

It was pretty stunning.

Blood Worm Moon

Last night’s lunar eclipse.

Hunter’s Moon

Last night’s full moon

Clouds are in the Way

After yesterday’s rain, I hoped it would clear enough to see the red moon, the lunar eclipse. Luck was not on my side. When they finally parted enough to see the moon, it was past totality. It was interesting to see the thin clouds cross the face of the moon but still…………..