The News Tribune logo  Thursday, February 21, 2008  Moonlight,
Movement and Magic  The odds of moon-watching in February around
the South Sound aren't usually so very good but last night we
hit the celestial lottery...a front row seat to, not only the
last beautiful full moon of winter, but also a breath-taking
full lunar eclipse. For three hours we watched the dance of the
universe above Joe's Bay, TV and dishes forgotten.  La Bella
Luna rose over the mouth of the bay, just visible between the
trees that line our neighbour's driveway. Already a shadow was
caressing her cheek and she began to blush, though still
lighting the water and sky. By the sounds of things people were
gathering down on A street, at water's edge, for the show. If I
had known the night would be so clear, I would've invited
friends to our wonderful back deck at the Aerie.  As the moon
ruddied in the earth's shadow I could see more of her true orb
shape, rather than the flat disc of light she often appears to
be against the sky's indigo cu