There will be a total lunar eclipse on 3 March this year, the accompanying eclipse to that of the 17th of February. It is also the full moon. This eclipse comes at a time of high geopolitical tensions, especially in West Asia. The dynamics of the eclipse are very similar to those of the 17th of February eclipse. But there is a more pointed reason to look at this eclipse, pairing it with the previous one. For more, read on … Continue reading “The total lunar eclipse of 3 March 2026”
The Great North American Eclipse of 2024: Washington comes to Jesus?
The total solar eclipse of 8 April 2024 is perhaps the most important eclipse of the year. There is huge hype about it in social media (see: ‘The full moon’ and ‘Eclipse humor’). Besides the fact it is a total solar eclipse, it traces its path of totality across central Mexico up through Texas, striking an arc across central states and finally passing out to sea from Newfoundland. It will be the first total solar eclipse visible in the US in seven years. The next total solar eclipse will not be visible in the US until 2044. But there is more to it than the eclipse visibility in the US. This eclipse affects the US, and in important ways, and comes at a critical juncture in American domestic and international affairs. For more, read on… Continue reading “The Great North American Eclipse of 2024: Washington comes to Jesus?”
The partial lunar eclipse of 25 Mar 2024
The first eclipse for 2024 takes place on the full moon for Easter on the 25th of March. It is a partial lunar eclipse that will be visible over all the Americas, Eastern Australia and the Far East of Russia. The maximum point of the eclipse will be visible over the Mountain Time zone of the US. As far as eclipses go this one is not that important in terms of events, but it is quite important in terms of the three major spiritual festivals, which are celebrated at the full moons when the Sun is in the signs Aries, Taurus and Gemini. For more, read on… Continue reading “The partial lunar eclipse of 25 Mar 2024”
