Clear skies permitted, tonight will be a real treat. February 20th  is the Full Snow Moon, so named by Native Americans for a month that sees it’s share of snow. It is also  cold enough that what is on the ground stays there.  Because deep snow limited hunting it was also referred to as the Full Hunger Moon.

As mentioned in a previous blog, most of us in North and South America have a ringside seat for a total eclipse of the Moon. It starts at 8:45pm (Eastern) and goes into totality from 10:00pm to 10:51pm. Plus, the Full Moon is full at exactly 10:21pm. So during the eclipse the Moon will be at its absolute fullest. Expect to see a colorful show.

If your children are on school vacation, this might be an event  worth watching. The next Lunar eclipse will be in 2011.