In the space of only a couple of weeks we have had 3 eclipses visible from here. THREE spectacular celestial events. WOW!Those who know me know I'm in love with natural phenomena - see my earlier post: Phenomena.
These eclipses are no exception.
First we were right in line for the May 25, 2012 Annular Eclipse of the Sun, the so-called "Ring of Fire' eclipse, where the entire Sun is not blocked out, but leaves a circle around the moon's Dark Disk.
Last night, the full Strawberry Moon was partially eclipsed by the Earth's shadow.
Today, RIGHT NOW, the planet Venus is in Transit across the face of our mighty star. No one alive today is likely to see this again, the next occurrence is in 2117.These events help me internalize what it actually means to live on a planet orbiting through space in a cosmic dance with moons and stars and other planets. I am elated and humbled by the experience.
Experiencing these, and other, phenomena bring me to the moment in such an exciting way. Here. Now.
I am filled with joy to be part of this astounding universe.
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