MID FEBRUARY NEWS
This weeks column is entitled:
Exalting the Mundane – Finding the Spiritual in Everyday Life
More information about the eclipse is below.
Mercury finally goes direct on Monday evening, February 18 so everyone may begin to breathe a sigh of relief. This one has been somewhat intense and brought about some convoluted circumstances.
Eclipse Info
Visible times - Between 8:43 PM and 10:51 PM EST
The total eclipse of the Moon occurs during the night of Wednesday, February 20/21, 2008. The entire event is visible from South America and most of North America (on Feb. 20) as well as Western Europe, Africa, and western Asia (on Feb. 21). During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon's disk can take on a dramatically colorful appearance from bright orange to blood red to dark brown and (rarely) very dark gray.
An eclipse of the Moon can only take place at Full Moon, and only if the Moon passes through some portion of Earth's shadow. The shadow is actually composed of two cone-shaped parts, one nested inside the other. The outer shadow or penumbra is a zone where Earth blocks some (but not all) of the Sun's rays. In contrast, the inner shadow or umbra is a region where Earth blocks all direct sunlight from reaching the Moon.
If only part of the Moon passes through the umbra, a partial eclipse is seen. However, if the entire Moon passes through the umbral shadow, then a total eclipse of the Moon occurs.
Intuitive Development Classes on Sundays are underway and the group is great!
Classes also begin on March 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM. If you would like details just send an email.