Lunar Eclipse: August 5 2009

Get  your cameras and telescopes ready.  Tonight in the United States, there will be a lunar eclipse: August 5, 2009.

The eclipse will occur at 13 degrees of Aquarius at 8:55pm EDT.  Here on the east coast, this lunar eclipse will take place shortly after sunset with the moon looming over the horizon.

This is a unique lunar eclipse in that it's the third lunar eclipse of the season, and second this summer.

For horoscope and astrology lovers, this rare occurrence will bring out the Aquarian influences in your life.

This full moon lunar eclipse brings the sun's rays shining in its home sign of Leo ruling matters of creativity, children, playfulness, leisurely activities, and love affairs; while the Moon will occupy Aquarius, the sign known for its futuristic take on life, humanity, science, knowledge, and social groups.

While it's possible that no major event may occur during this special time, your sensitivities are heightened as some lingering events may come to a close...quite unexpectedly.

For the rest of us, well, it's going to be a beautiful lunar eclipse.  Enjoy!

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