We were really lucky to have a clear night on Saturday for the lunar eclipse. Watching the moon get covered by the earth's shadow and then turning blood red was an amazing experience , and so much better for being in the Lakes where there is so much less light pollution. Watching the stars is one of the great pleasures here. Sitting at a table outside with a coffee and a glass of brandy counting satellites is one of my favourite pastimes.
This time it was a unique experience though. I have never seen a "blood moon" before and it was really spectacular. At about 10 p.m. it looked as though the clouds were going to spoil things, but when totality occured it was a totally clear night. A real once in a lifetime experience.
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