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The city of Babylon, with its rich history and cultural significance, has long been associated with eclipses. In ancient Babylon, eclipses were often interpreted as omens or signs from the gods, and they played a significant role in religious and societal beliefs. Babylonian astronomers were among the first to record and predict lunar and solar eclipses, laying the foundation for future civilizations’ understanding of these celestial events.
The Babylonian practice of using eclipse omens for decision-making highlighted the intersection of astronomy, religion, and governance in their society, and their observations continue to contribute to modern astronomical studies. Eclipses held a profound symbolic and practical importance in Babylon, shaping both individual beliefs and administrative decisions.
The link between Babylon and eclipses serves as a fascinating lens through which we can explore the intersection of ancient belief systems, astronomy, and governance.
The moon will try another step in its dance with the shadow of our earth today at 00:57.27 AM, Pacific Daylight Time. A full lunar eclipse can only happen with a full moon. The moon appears full for a number of days each cycle every month, however, it is only completely full for a number of hours in each cycle. This can allow for a partial eclipse such as the one today. The 97 % and change eclipse will start at 10:00 PM PST on the 18th and end at 4:06 AM on the 19th
A lunar eclipse can only take place during the full moon. During a partial lunar eclipse, the Moon is partially covered by the shadow of the Earth and starts changing color to copper-red. This partial lunar eclipse will be visible in North, Central and South America, Asia and Australia. In Europe and Africa it will be partially visible. It can’t be seen in the Middle and Near East. It will be the longest partial lunar eclipse since the 15th century.
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On this Day: November 19th 1946
Afghanistan, Iceland, and Sweden join. the United nations.
The full moon is on the 26th of May and it is a flower moon,
Moon rising
File photo KDG
Who will be the first to plant a flower on the moon, you?
May’s full Moon reaches its peak on Wednesday, May 26! This full Moon will be the closest full Moon of the year, making it the second of two supermoons—don’t miss it! Plus, it will coincide with a total lunar eclipse in some areas. Here’s everything you should know about this month’s full Moon, including how it came to be called the “Flower Moon.”
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Total eclipse.
The full moon on the 26th will be at full eclipse.
Blood moon, total eclipse and will able to be seen in Western North America in the early mothing hours of Wednesday the 26th of May. There is another total lunar eclipse next May on the sixteenth. The 22 version will be full Scorpio.
Penumbra starts at 1:46 AM PDT, West Coast.
The shadow begins at 1:46 AM PDT and is darkest at 5:45 AM PDT. Moon rise is in the south west and it will be low in the horizon ( may be below the horizon for some.)
Also known as a Planting Moon.
The flower moon on the 26th will also be a planting moon.
Full at 4:15 AM
The biggest concern for watchers will be that the moon is above the horizon from where your vantage point is.
There are three lunar eclipses coming in the lunar month starting on June 5th. The June 5th event will be a penumblar ( barely noticeable ). According to earth sky news we will not have another triple event in the space of two full moon until 2029.
Moon File Photo KDG
The eclipse and will be followed by 2 more events in the eclipse season to July 2020.
On this Day: June 3rd 1781
Jack Jouett begins his midnight ride to Jefferson.
The moon will be full at 2:38 PDT today and it will be a buck moon. A buck moon is based on the fact that male deer begin to regrow their antlers in July. this was observed by North American Indians.
Last partial lunar eclipse of the year. Half Blood Moon.
The last lunar eclipse of 2019 will begin at 11:43 PM PTD and last until 5:17 PDT . it is on Apollo 11 day and it will be a half blood moon.
The partial lunar eclipse will be able to be seen from Africa, South America, Europe and Australia, streaming available. Vancouver can look forward to enjoying a brilliant full moon for the next few days.
Black moon
July 31st will see a second new moon this month. A second new moon is called a black moon.
Sunday saw a total lunar eclipse of the moon high in the sky because of the season. It resulted in a great dark sky. The total eclipse lasted 61 minutes as the moon sat like a washed pearl in a black abyss .
The local art walk project is on its final weekend. The Arts Council and the Chamber as well as the City has endorsed the walk about town to see the local artists work. Passports are still available at the walk sponsored business locations including the Olde Court House Gallery 1840 Nicola avenue. The council says get your passport stamped to enter a draw for prizes.
Locations:
Community futures
Merritt Civic center
Courthouse Gallery
Community Policing Office, Spirt Square
Earth Walker Spiritual Shop
Expresso Etc.
Lynda’s Café
Blacks Pharmacy
Spanner and Webb
Vision Quest optical
Breathe Bikes
Home hardware,
Purity Feed
Save on foods
Nicola Valley Museum and Archives
The walk goes to July 31st. Quality reasonable community event!
Watch the moon as an eclipse down under will color it red, Mars in opposition, partnered with Saturn for close approach to earth as well. Nasa live
December 3rd, Sunday ,will see the years last full moon, and it’s last super moon as well. A super moon is a full moon when the moon is closer to the earth then normal. The event will be followed by two more in January on the 2nd and 31st. This makes a blue super moon on the 31st of January 2018. ( a good omen to some) science to others. There is more .:The last moon in January will be a full Lunar eclipse. You better plan a good new year party to be prepared for any thing…
On the Day: December 1st 1924
The Boston Bruins becomes the first American city to play in the NHL.
The solar eclipse saw the opportunity for many different photo or optical testing. We set up a screen in the parking lot of the local arena and got camera obscura pictures of the solar eclipse. As well as unfiltered photos of images in the sky ahead of the moon and clouds. The next eclipse is in south America in 2019, 2024 in eastern Canada, 2044 on the west coast here.
A lot has been made of the fact that the moon is just the right size and at just the right distance from the sun to completely shadow and block the sun out in a full solar eclipse. This rare even will be taking place again on August 21st. Vancouver start time is 9:10 AM ,ending at 11:37 AM giving about 90 percent eclipse.
The eclipse will be seen from North America however there is only a strip from the west coast of Salem Oregon to Charleston South Carolina on the east coast of the US where complete blackout will be seen. Nasa
Never look directly at the sun serious damage can occur to eyes. A pin hole in a piece of card board into a viewing cardboard box is the safest method, or wait for the TV broadcast.
NASA will cover the eclipse coast to coast starting at noon EDT
On this Day: August 16th 1930
The first colour sound cartoon is produced, Fiddlesticks.
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