We have our first lunar eclipse of 2014 on
14/15 April.
Lunar Eclipses are always an exciting event
and have throughout time always been seen as a deeply spiritual event. Of course many years ago our ancestors
did not understand why our moon was suddenly disappearing and were very
disturbed by this fact, often thinking that they had perhaps angered the gods.
Now of course we understand the phenomenon and can enjoy the wonderful sight.
This total lunar eclipse is known as a red
moon or blood moon seemingly because it will make our moon take on a beautiful
red glow, although it is not really known why the term blood moon seems to have
been particular applied to this Tetrad of eclipses.
Mars will be at it’s closest to our earth
for the year and together the two really will make spectacular viewing.
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| Position of Mars from Earthsky.org |
The lunar eclipse will begin around 2am EDT
and last around three hours.
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| World viewing map from earthsky.org |
This lunar eclipse will be the first of
four total eclipses that will occur throughout 2014 and 2015, these are
collectively known as a tetrad. The next one will be 28th September,
followed by another total lunar eclipse or red moon on 4th April 2015 and
finally the last blood moon will be 8th October 2015. The Tetrad is
four consecutive lunar eclipses spaced at six lunar months apart from each
other, with no partial lunar eclipses in between. This Tetrad is a fairly infrequent
occurrence and thus and wonderful cosmic and spiritual experience to be a part of.
This string of lunar eclipses or blood moons will bring a
deeper understanding of ourselves. This is a time of high energy pulsing over
us in waves. Insight may come in a flash and we need to hang on to sparks as
they reach us in a surge. Be careful how you handle relationships particularly
those close to you as tempers may be slightly frayed just now.
Enjoy viewing the total lunar eclipse and
wonder at the amazing blood red moon. If you are not in an area that you can
see the moon from you can always watch online and still see the beauty of our
moon and enjoy her power from afar.
Blood moon blessings to you,
Alison
