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Boundary treated to 'Blood Worm Moon' on Thursday

Cleared skies after day of rains made for unobstructed view of celestial event.

Most of North America had a full view of the anticipated Blood Worm Moon eclipse on Thursday night and Friday morning, with the Boundary Region and Grand Forks being no exception. Heavy clouds and rain cleared just in time for the moon to slip into and out of the Earth's shadow, giving the moon a crimson colour for about an hour. For the Boundary, and most of the Interior, the moon started to "disappear" shortly after 10 p.m., with the full eclipse around 11:20 p.m. Traditionally, the March full moon is called the Worm Moon as this was the time when worms would typically be starting to emerge from hibernation in the soil. 



Karen McKinley

About the Author: Karen McKinley

Karen McKinley is the reporter and editor for the Grand Forks Gazette.
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