Eclipses are a freak of nature

I’m writing this article on May 16, the night after the best lunar eclipse event I’ve seen since about 2000. Absolutely clear skies, zero wind and coolish temperatures, which was nice after a very hot afternoon.

I had notified my rural neighbors via our neighborhood Facebook page. I could hear voices in the distance, so I know several were out on their patios doing the same thing I was, watching a free light show of nature’s beauty.

Taking lunar photos that look good on your cell phone or computer screen is easy these days, and that’s a good thing. Taking lunar photos that will show up in print isn’t so easy, especially in full eclipse.