The Blood Moon

Last July 27, 2018, we have experienced the longest lunar eclipse of the century where the moon will turn to a reddish color. The total phase lasted about 1 hour and 43 minutes. I drove out of the city to see this event to have a much clearer view and better exposure, however, it was cloudy that night. I’m not that disappointed because this is not my first time seeing a blood moon eclipse. I am more than happy to “feel” the blood moon in the sky, to bask in its presence and to experience its long duration, regardless of the clouds covering it. It is a very important event for me.

I went to the pool wandering about and wondering about things in my mind until I rested on this chair for a moment. It was a very quiet night and not a single soul was around. It was also dimly lit. Here I bask under the blood moonlight. Ultimate bliss. So rejuvenating. So relaxing.

Next year’s blood moon will occur on January 20-21, 2019. It is called the super blood “wolf” moon due to its close proximity to the earth making it slightly larger than normal.

“And according to the Farmer’s Almanac, the term “wolf moon” comes from names that some Native American groups gave to each full moon throughout the year. January’s full moon was dubbed the “wolf moon” because “amid the cold and deep snows of midwinter, the wolf packs howled hungrily outside Indian villages,” the Farmer’s Almanac says. January’s full moon is also referred to as the “Old Moon” or the “Moon After Yule,” according to the Almanac.”

http://time.com/5489267/super-blood-wolf-moon-total-lunar-eclipse/