Under the Moon

Last night I was snuggled in trying to stay awake.  Jess was pacing.  He was so excited and kept glancing out the window in anticipation.  Finally at two in the morning he gently woke me up.  "It's time," he said.  We bundled up in six layers and stepped outside.  We stood in our front yard and watched as the moon became a dull shadow and then slowly glowed orange.  The night was almost silent as we stood, hugging and watching the lunar eclipse.  I marveled at how fascinating this event must of been for Galileo and the ancient astronomers.  It was worth waking up for.  The next time we witness both the Winter Solstice and a lunar eclipse together will be in 2094.  I likely won't be around to see it.  That somehow makes the event extra special.  It was a once in a life time event and I got to share it with Jess.