Tonight as you might’ve heard will be a rare total lunar eclipse, or “Super Blood Wolf Moon” as its been referred to by many.
Though the event is said to begin just after 8:30pm, the moon won’t start to enter the Earth’s shadow until 9:34pm in its slow buildup to totality at 10:40pm.
The jury is out on just how much if any we’ll be able to see from Westman. Skies as of the time of this posting are quite clear and the full moon visible in all of its brilliance in the East sky. The forecast for Brandon is calling for the skies to later turn partly cloudy with a chance of flurries. It looks like chances are that much better for points East, with Portage and Winker for example not expecting cloudiness until after midnight. Should the skies co-operate, you won’t need fancy equipment like the Astronomical Society gear you see in the attached pic. The eclipse will be viewable with the naked eye.
Here's to hoping that we’ll get a glimpse since the next total lunar eclipse to be viewable in its entirety in our part of the world will not be until the year 2025.
You can read more about the eclipse and share your two cents in the attached discussion post started by eBrandon member Trevor B of the Brandon and Area Astronomical Society.
Photo credit: Trevor B