Blood moon

Check out the total lunar eclipse tonight! Although North America won't get the best view of the phenomenon (Europe and the Middle East will have a much better look at it) it should still be at least partly visible, especially in the eastern portions of the country. It starts early, with the moonrise occurring about now -- roughly 4:30 PM central time -- and achieving totality around 7:45 PM. The moon will turn a eerie shade of amber and crimson as the light from the sun is blocked by the earth. This "blood moon" was considered a very bad omen throughout history; let's hope for better luck in modern times.