When was the last time the lunar eclipse and winter solstice coincided?

  • The U.S. Naval Observatory says 1638;
  • Starhawk, a prominent Wiccan, puts it at 1544.

Whatever the answer, it is a rarity! My daughter saw it go "copper coloured" when she was in work (Much to the annoyance of her mum); in case you missed it, here is a time lapse video shot by William Castleman in Gainesville, Florida.

Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse from William Castleman on Vimeo.

View it on Vimeo at http://vimeo.com/18046748.

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