Lunar Eclipse

by Roc Fleishman

Partial eclipse of the Moon, photo: Roc Fleishman

A Total Lunar Eclipse will happen the night of December 20th/21st. The bright full Moon will start to dim at 10:30 p.m. as it passes into the penumbral shadow of the Earth. The partial phase will start at about 11:30 and you will be able to see the umbral shadow creep across the Moon until totality starts at about 12:40. The Moon then moves deeper into the shadow of the Earth until maximum eclipse at 1:17 a.m. It will lighten up a little until the end of totality at 1:53 when you might see the darkest (umbral) shadow retreat back across the Moon until the end of the partial phase at about 3 a.m. The Moon will continue to brighten until the end of the penumbral eclipse at 4 a.m. or so.

This eclipse is exceptionally well placed for us observers on the west coast of North America. Enjoy the colors and shades no matter the weather (assuming you can see it), as it can even be more beautiful with some clouds. Remember it is the light from all of the sunsets and sunrises happening at the moment all around the Earth that illuminate the Moon during the eclipse. It is always different and worth watching.

This is probably the best eclipse site, and the source of all information.

http://www.mreclipse.com/LEdata/TLE2010Dec21/TLE2010Dec21.html

Enjoy!

What’s Happening this week?

What to do, what to do. There’s lots to do and learn this week…
Chef Dany Lamote is holding a Cooking Class and Dinner at Serendipity this Thursday, December 2. The 5 course menu is a preview of the Baja / Mexican offerings from his new restaurant that will be opening soon. Come, have fun, learn more about cooking and/or invite a friend for dinner.

Also this Thursday, The ARTS second “Small Works Show” opening / Holiday Party is at Visions Gallery from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

National recognized painter Scott Mattlin is teaching a three day painting workshop at Galeria Logan starting December 3. A truly fun workshop for students of all levels!

Friday evening attend a Noche Mexicana supporting Todos Santos’ local CECYTE high school. The cultural evening of festivities including a buffet dinner, ballet folklorico and mariachi music. Celebrate the Bicentenario de la Independencia and the Centenario de la Revolucion Mexicana at the Centro Cultural starting at 5 p.m.

Artist N.E. Hayles’ opening of her show Passion, Poemas and 1000 Hearts is Saturday, December 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at La Cañada del Diablo.

Saturday night support the Todos Santos Grupo Tortugas by attending dinner with the biologist at La Esquina. Biologist Roberto Rodriguez will present a slide show of our Sea Turtle conservation programs, plus a raffle, turtle t-shirts and cash bar.

Then break out those dancing shoes!
Guaycura Hotel is pleased to invite you to enjoy a great night listening the famous Group “Los Pulpos en su Tinta” playing Latin Rumba with guitarist David Flores.

Flashback will also be rocking the house at Hotel California from 8 to 11 p.m.

“Click” on Workshops or Events for more information and bookmark this blog to keep up on everything that happening!

Ciao~

Manos Mexicanas

Manos Mexicanas, the Todos Santos collective of women who make beautiful handmade crafts and delicious goodies, is holding a raffle to auction the handmade quilt pictured below. You can buy raffle ticket at the El Tecolote bookstore in Todos Santos or the day of the raffle. The drawing will be held in the plaza in front of the church on Saturday, December 18. They will also be holding a Christmas crafts fair from 4 – 7 p.m. Buy a chance to win a one of kind quilt, shop for unique Christmas items, or just come by and enjoy the evening!

Live Music

The weather may be cooling off, but the live music scene is heating up in Todos Santos.

Bluez Explosion rocked the Hotel California this last Saturday. Look for them to return on Saturday, November 13.

This weekend, put on your costume and dance the night away.

Friday night, dance to reggae and ska with Hot Parrot at La Esquina at the 2nd annual Escuela Pacifica Halloween party. Escuela Pacifica will serve delicious Halloween eats and La Esquina will take care of your beverage needs. There will also be a haunted house and classic creepy movies for the kids.

Saturday night the Hotel California will host the Todos Santos Lifeguard group – PROPLAYAS Todos Santos – spooky Halloween fund raiser party. There’s bound to be lots of fun with live music, raffles, specials, and prizes for the best costume.

Pescadero will be rockin’ Saturday night at the Sandbar with live music, free appetizers, candy and drink prizes for the best costume.

Click on “Events” for more information!

Ciao~