"Look, up in the sky!"

 Early Tuesday morning, March 3, there was a total lunar eclipse.

It began about 4 am EST, with totality starting about 6 am to finish 7 am-ish.

I was outside at about 5 am, then went back inside to warm up at 5:30 am.

By 6 am, the clouds had rolled in, and I saw NUTHIN'.

However, the journey was worth it, and I managed to snap a few images.

A nibble of the moon missing, about 5:08 am.

A big sliver still, but the Earth's shadow covered much of the moon, about 5:30 am, and it was hazy.

An arty shot of the clouds that wandered in just when it was gettin' good!

I stood in the backyard, facing west.

Am thankful to be able to indulge my desire to witness sky and celestial events; solar eclipse in April 2024, Northern Lights now a few times, meteor showers, lunar eclipse, comets, the ISS, and I take photos of cloud patterns too.

Years ago, The Hubby insisted that he accompany me when I wanted to excursion out to watch the night sky, but now he makes sure there is enough fuel in The Cat Car, so I can go and do as I like.

You see, he was bitten by mosquitoes, and although there isn't a bug in sight right now, he's had enough, and why tempt fate?

There is something to be said about the quiet of watching the sky while solo.

And not worrying about getting enough sleep for work the next day; yay for retirement.

Let's Hop!

Two Years

It's PO'Monday!

Guess what?

It's been two years since my Paddy O'Malley tattoo.

Yes, it's unconventional and silly, and so was he.

Seeing Himself often, as artwork on my body, has helped ease the grief that I'd felt since losing him in such a surprising way.

He was my ❤️ cat.

Since the above, I've been inked with Da Boyz and Sweetie, as well as a crescent moon holding a cat, a homage to the Solar Eclipse from April, 2024, and a sparkling star.

Next on my hit list:

Angel and Chuck

Won't show a pic of the new tat; will reveal when it's properly unwrapped and healed.

When the artist stepped away and turned off his tattoo pen, I looked at my Celestial Babies, and whispered, "Oh, it's so good to see you two again!"

Wait...What?

Having witnessed a total solar eclipse in April, and my first Aurora Borealis pics in May, am now a regular skywatcher.

Went out around 10:00 pm local time, and drove to my favorite viewing spot, hoping to score some color.

Clouds, sky, some stars, but no Northern Lights

Orion, with many power lines that I couldn't see in the dark... 

...and then as I turned around to walk back to The Cat Car, I saw my shadow, and wondered WHAT
 THE HEY?!?!?

Took a beat for me to remember I was wearing my cat ear hoodie!

After not snapping any nifty sky events, having a little chuckle at my own expense was the purrfect way to wrap up the day!

😹

❤️Purring for folks who are dealing with Hurricane Milton, and those working to clean up after Hurricane Helene.❤️

 

Let's Hop!

Post-Apo-clipse

Wow.

Just WOW!

Have witnessed partial solar eclipses, partial and total lunar eclipses, a myriad of meteorite showers, comets, and more, yet have got to say being in darkness during Monday's celestial event was incredible.  

Yes, we got stuck in traffic due to road construction...going both ways...but it was worth it.

The Hubby and I returned home about 5:45 PM, just 45 minutes behind Cat Feeding Schedule, and we were NOT devoured by Da Boyz immediately upon entering the house...lucky us!

Most of my photos came out poorly; being there was the thrill.

Eclipse

I've taken a vacation day from work.

The Hubby and I will drive from home in Michigan to some point in Ohio nearest 100% totality.

The trip by The Cat Car will take about about an hour.

Once the sun is again full in the sky, we'll drive back home again.

A once-in-a-lifetime event for us.

Have the glasses, along with a filter for my iPhone.

A full tank of gas, snacks, and maybe a handful of CD's to enjoy...road trip!

😎 🌚