With Linnie Permission Paul -----Original Message----- From: LINP219@aol.com http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/12/19/national/a080058S38.DTL&feed=rss.news_nation "Since Year 1, I can only find one previous instance of an eclipse matching the same calendar date as the solstice, and that is 1638 DEC 21," Chester said, according to NASA. "Fortunately we won't have to wait 372 years for the next one ... that will be on 2094 DEC 21." If you're planning to dash out for only a quick minute, NASA recommends that you choose this one: 3:17 a.m. ET. That's when the moon will be in deepest shadow, displaying the most fantastic shade of copper red. Enjoy, Linnie