If, like us, you missed the first time in nearly 400 years that there was a lunar eclipse during a full moon on the night of winter solstice, you can still view photographs that give an idea of the total darkness of those moments.

To to this link from Crosscut: News of the Great Nearby crosscut.com/blog/crosscut/20000/A-full-moon-eclipse-on-a-winter-solstice-night/ to see six photos and an account of the simultaneous events by Sue Frause.

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