Winter Solstice + Lunar Eclipse Tonight—First in 632 Years

Monday, December 20, 2010 - 10:31 in Astronomy & Space

In 2010, for the first time in 632 years, a total lunar eclipse of a full moon falls on the winter solstice. Find out whether you might be able to see it tonight.

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