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A Lunar Eclipse on Solstice Day
A total lunar eclipse occurred on Solstice Day, with the entire Moon passing into Earth's shadow. This event was visible across North America, with partial phases seen in other parts of the world. Observers on the East Coast saw totality after midnight, while West Coasters experienced it before midnight. The image is a digital prediction of how the darkened Moon would appear.
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In tropical astrology, 20 DEC 2010 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 20 DEC 2010.