Best view is predicted to be 1:17 AM Mountain Standard Time. Hope for clear skies...

Understand it's about 308yrs since the last eclipse fell on winter solstice, true?

It was bright enough to exterior paint the exterior of the house last night. With the 4 " of new snow it, it was a fairy wonderland outside. Dead calm. The individual branches of any tree within range had a little "frosting" sitting atop each branch or twig. Simply stunning.

Thanks for your post!

Kind regards,
Megan

cloudy weather stopped my veiwing of this! but i was up with the dogs about the time the moon was doing its thing!

Definately the darkest day, as my Dad passed away during the lunar eclipse last night.
I'll see you again on the dark side of the moon Dad!

I'm so sorry, Denise for your loss. Please check your PM.

Megan

Thanks Megan. He was an amazing man! I see it fitting that he chose to leave us all during such an amazing event.

Here are some photos of the Lunar Eclipse, compliments of SpaceWeather.com.

Lunar Eclipse Photos - December 21, 2010