This morning's full lunar eclipse was the first one coinciding with the Winter Solstice since 1638. King Charles I was on the throne of England, and the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower had had ground under their feet in Massachusetts for 18 years. The next full lunar eclipse on a Winter Solstice will occur in 2091. Somehow, I don't think I'll be around then... The clouds cleared for several hours and the eclipse was beautifully visible through the tree tops (see above photo).
