Full Blood Moon Eclipse - Night Hike & Forest Bath!

3598 Dwight Way,Berkeley CA 94704

15 May, 2022

Description

A guided sensory meditation and hike under the full blood moon & lunar eclipse. Connect with nature and nature-loving humans! Join Soul|Light Ecotherapy for a full moon forest bath and night hike in honor of May's full "Flower Moon," to celebrate spring and warm weather. Come for community, ritual, and time to reflect in nature. Night time offers a unique energy to engage the senses and connect with intuition. We'll take a guided night-hike to an amazing viewpoint where we'll gather for reflection, meditation, and council-style sharing over tea and candlelight. All ages and backgrounds welcome. -- When: Sunday May 15th, 7:30-10:00pm Where: Claremont Canyon Overlook (meet at 3598 Dwight Way, parking on residential streets) Bring: Water bottle, warm layers, a headlamp, and an optional blanket or cloth to sit on. RSVP/Questions: [email protected]. -- Sliding Scale Tickets: Suggested donation $25-$50. Soul|Light is committed to making all public events available to all who want to access them. Please give generously according to your ability. No-one turned away for lack of funds. -- When to See the Full Moon in May 2022 May’s full Flower Moon reaches peak illumination at 12:15 A.M. (EDT) on Monday, May 16. This means that it will reach its peak on the night of Sunday, May 15, in more western time zones. Venture outdoors on the night of the 15th to get the best view of the bright full Flower Moon! Find a location with unobstructed views of the horizon, if possible. See what time the Moon will be visible in your area with our Moonrise and Moonset Calculator. --- A “Blood Moon” Total Lunar Eclipse! This month’s full Moon coincides with a total lunar eclipse! A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth stands directly between the Moon and the Sun, which results in Earth casting its shadow on the Moon. During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon is fully obscured by Earth’s shadow, giving the Moon a reddish hue. This phenomenon is where the term “blood moon” comes from. --- This total lunar eclipse occurs in the late night hours of May 15 into May 16 and will be visible for stargazers in most of North America, all of South America, Western Africa, and parts of Western Europe. From the Pacific Northwest into British Columbia, as well as in southern Alaska, a partial lunar eclipse will be be visible. When Is the Eclipse? This eclipse begins on the night of Sunday, May 15, and ends on Monday, May 16. Times are given below for Eastern and Pacific time zones; use these to calculate the timing of the eclipse in your own time zone! Penumbral Eclipse Begins: The Moon enters the outer edge of Earth’s shadow (called the “penumbra”) at 9:31 P.M. EDT on May 15 (6:31 P.M. PDT). Partial Eclipse Begins: The Moon enters the darkest part of Earth’s shadow (the ”umbra”) at 10:27 P.M. EDT (7:27 P.M. PDT). Total Eclipse Begins: Totality begins at 11:28 P.M. EDT (8:28 P.M PDT). MAXIMUM ECLIPSE: The eclipse reaches its peak (called the “maximum”) at 12:11 A.M. EDT on May 16 (9:11 P.M. PDT on May 15). This is the best time to view the total lunar eclipse! Total Eclipse Ends: Totality ends at 12:53 A.M. EDT on May 16 (9:53 P.M. PDT on May 15). Partial Eclipse Ends: The Moon leaves the umbra at 1:54 A.M. EDT on May 16 (10:54 P.M. PDT on May 15). Penumbral Eclipse Ends: The Moon leaves the penumbra at 2:52 A.M. EDT on May 16 (11:52 P.M. PDT on May 15). --- The Flower Moon May’s Flower Moon name should be no surprise; flowers spring forth across North America in abundance this month! “Flower Moon” has been attributed to Algonquin peoples, as confirmed by Christina Ruddy of The Algonquin Way Cultural Centre in Pikwakanagan, Ontario. May’s Moon was also referred to as the “Month of Flowers” by Jonathan Carver in his 1798 publication, Travels Through the Interior Parts of North America: 1766, 1767, 1768 (pp. 250-252), as a likely Dakota name. Carver stayed with the Naudowessie (Dakota) over a period of time; his expedition covered the Great Lakes region, including Wisconsin and Minnesota areas. --- About Moon-Bathing: "The moon is an intoxicating symbol of nature’s rhythm. Its cycle of phases, from which all cycles of life from birth to death emerge, have been revered by cultures across the globe from time immemorial. This gentle cycle of waxing and waning is said to nourish and protect all that is sacred on Earth. Such rhythms of nature have a profound impact on our lives, and our physical and emotional cycles are perpetually impacted by them. The lunar cycle is particularly influential because the moon rules the flow of water, both on the planet and within us. Since around sixty percent of our bodies are made up of water, the moon has a powerful effect on our physical form, as well as our thoughts, emotions and dreams. When we tune in to this cosmic influence — to the ritual dance of the lunar seasons — we regain a connection with the divine, to our own innate rhythms, and to the cycle of intention, creation and release within our own lives." - From Moonbath.com