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The Moon and the Sun in Great Peril – Eclipse and Solstice, Why December 25 for Christmas, St. Thomas
You may well be aware, dear reader, that tonight, December 20, 2010, is the only total lunar eclipse of the calendar year. Not only that, but it promises to be the best in the last few years, not to be … Continue reading
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Geminids, Cold Moon Is Cold, Midwestern Blizzard, Know When to Fold ‘Em
I managed to take in some of the Geminid meteor shower early this morning, getting up at 5:00, when it was still well before sunrise. The problem with watching winter meteor showers is, of course, the cold. Even here in … Continue reading
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Geminid Meteor Shower, Sun Sets Later, Winter Solstice, Sun Rises Later, The Cold Moon, Great Horned Owls
Faithful readers of this blog since it began in September have learned by now that hearkening back to my youth – and my long ago idea of becoming an astrophysicist – I still like to observe the starry skies and … Continue reading
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The Rev. Dr.'s Musings on Nature, Life & Belief 