just found out i'm gonna have the coolest birthday ever!! nothing can top this..LOL
Soon after sunset on Saturday evening, March 3, skywatchers in eastern North America can watch the rising full Moon undergoing its first total eclipse in nearly 2-½ years
http://space.com/070209_ns_lunar_eclipse.html
the last one was a very unique, almost spiritual experience so i can't wait for this one!
needless to say, i WILL be buying my new camera before then and i'll be breaking out the telescope!!