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Super Flower Blood Moon

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 16, 2022 with No Comments

Here is a collage of the moonrise at dusk heading into the peak of the eclipse when it was darker. Due to the hills we were only able to photograph the moon after half of it was already eclipsed. This is called a Super Flower Blood Moon. Super means it is really close to the Earth in its orbit. Flower is the month of May’s named full moon. Blood is the red appearance of the moon during an eclipse. Enjoy!

Lunar Eclipse Tonight!

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 15, 2022 with No Comments

If you have some time tonight… you may want to check this out! We will attempt to get photos and post them.

Super Flower Blood Moon Eclipse

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 26, 2021 with No Comments

Early Wednesday morning (so, tonight) there is a “Super Flower Blood Moon Eclipse.” Super because it is shaped more like an oval and not a perfect circle. Flower because “May” full moons are called flower moons. Blood because it will turn red in color. Eclipse because the Earth is between the sun and moon and it casts its shadow on the moon, hiding it. The eclipse begins at 4:11 AM Wednesday morning and the moon will appear dark red, maximum … Read More