D00M M00N

[Drunk Monk]

Awww

Save those for next time. Something to look forward to…Dick doc dude pix.

[King Bob]

I'll have to turn up for that art show.

[Drunk Monk]

December 15th, 1:00pm Jake's, Pizza Christmas. You all are invited

Of course you know, 12/15 is the full moon. The cold moon no less, because full moons are best served cold.

[thatguy]

December 15th, 1:00pm Jake's, Pizza Christmas. You all are invited

Of course you know, 12/15 is the full moon. The cold moon no less, because full moons are best served cold.

That's no moon!

I'll be doing a pre-holiday holiday with my son as we're not going to connect on the actual holiday.

--tg

[King Bob]

Darn it. I was hoping to see you there.

[Drunk Monk]

I doubt I’ll make it either. Probably not up to humping the hill on a Sunday.

[King Bob]

What! No gift for you.

[Greg]

Quite the Wolf Moon out this morning.

[Drunk Monk]

Blood Worm Moon. Sounds like a gathering to me...

The next full moon brings a total lunar eclipse, a.k.a. a blood moon. Here's how to view it
Paris Barraza
Palm Springs Desert Sun


In March, California and the rest of North America will experience a total lunar eclipse nearly one year after millions of people were treated to a different spectacular, a total solar eclipse.
The lunar eclipse will occur the night of Thursday, March 13, and into early Friday, March 14, for those in Pacific Daylight Time.
Totality will begin at 11:26 p.m. PDT on March 13, peak right before midnight, and end at 12:31 a.m. PDT on March 14. according to NASA. It occurs during the next full moon, the Worm Moon.
But if daytime skies were darkened during the total solar eclipse, does that mean the night will grow darker during a total lunar eclipse? Here’s what you can expect to see during the total solar eclipse, why it’s called a blood moon, and what to know about the full moon in March.
What happens during a total lunar eclipse?

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon moves into the inner part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra, said NASA, where all direct sunlight is blocked.
Earth is “positioned precisely between the moon and sun,” and its shadow “falls upon the surface of the moon, dimming it and sometimes turning the lunar surface a striking red over the course of a few hours,” according to NASA.
The moon appears a red, coppery hue due to how light passes through Earth’s atmosphere. 
“Shorter wavelengths of sunlight, like blue, are scattered by the atmosphere, so by the time the light has finished its trip to the moon, more of the longer wavelengths, like red, are left over,” said NASA.
However, the moon may not always appear red. It may appear orange, brown, golden, yellow, or a combination of these colors, according to Astronomy Magazine. Clouds, dust, and ash, among other things in the atmosphere, can change how much light is refracted into the inner part of Earth’s shadow, meaning the appearance of the moon during a total lunar eclipse can vary, according to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
What is a blood moon?

Lunar eclipses are often called “blood moons” because of the color they take on, USA TODAY reported.
How can I see the total lunar eclipse?
The best viewing environment is dark and away from bright lights. While binoculars or a telescope will make for a better viewing experience, you don’t need any special equipment to see the lunar eclipse, according to NASA. People need special, protective eyewear to view a total solar eclipse safely.
When is the next full moon?
The next full moon, known as the Worm Moon, occurs Thursday, March 13, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. A full moon will appear full for a couple of days before it moves into its next phase, according to NASA.
Worm Moon meaning
March’s full moon is not exclusively known as the Worm Moon and may be referred to as the Eagle Moon, Goose Moon, Sugar Moon, and more, according to the almanac. One explanation of the Worm Moon name is due to beetle larvae that would begin to emerge from the thawing bark of trees and “other winter hideouts at this time,” the almanac reported.
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When is the next total lunar eclipse after March eclipse?
The next total lunar eclipse is Sept. 7 and will be viewable to people in Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, according to NASA.
Paris Barraza is a trending reporter covering California news at The Desert Sun. Reach her at pbarraza@gannett.com.