Lunar Eclipse in Washington DC: Tuesday December 21, 2010 (Pics)

When Earth’s big fat ass gets between the Sun and the Moon, you get a spectacular show as the Moon is cast into darkness behind its shadow.  Much like Rush Limbaugh and his poor shoes; forever lost the shadows from a much larger body.  The little light that does reach the moon casts an evil reddish pale across its face like the political map of the USA after the 2010 midterm elections.  It looks as if it were conquered by Space-faring Republicans.  God save the Moon.

Photos (and silly commentary) by DC Clubbing photographer Mark Maskell.  ©2010 Panorama Productions.

It was really damn cold! (10mm Ultra-Wide angle shot) December 21st 2010 ©2010 Mark Maskell, Panorama Productions

More stars are visible during a Lunar Eclipse. Click for Super-High Resolution. (10mm Ultra-Wide angle shot taken on December 21st 2010) ©2010 Mark Maskell, Panorama Productions

Lunar Eclipse Washington DC December 21st 2010 (50mm Lens) ©2010 Mark Maskell, Panorama Productions

Lunar Eclipse Washington DC December 21st 2010 (275mm Telephoto Lens) ©2010 Mark Maskell, Panorama Productions

(p.s. I know what you’re thinking.  “Why is this on DC Clubbing? Aren’t they those people who do DC Clubs?”  Well, yeah.  But, I’d certainly consider this DC Nightlife, wouldn’t you?)