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April 24 2024 |
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Don’t Do look up, SEA — we’re in store for a super flower blood moon lunar eclipse this Sun., May 15.
It’s still a little up in the air about what kind of visibility we’ll have that night, with an ~80% chance of rain on Sunday and clear skies for the next day. But you know what they say, wait 15 minutes…
Here’s what to expect. |
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Sunday's lunar eclipse will be especially close to Earth. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons |
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🌕 What to know
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon, and the Earth’s shadow is cast upon the moon. In addition to it being the first total lunar eclipse of the year, this month’s full moon on Mon., May 16 will be a supermoon — a full moon that’s at the closest point to Earth in its orbit. It’s called a “flower moon” for its presence in flower-growing season.
🌕 When to look for it
The partial eclipse actually starts around 6:34 p.m., but the moon will still be below the horizon at that point (not to mention we’ll still have two hours of full daylight left). We’ll be able to finally see what all the hubbub’s about at 8:34 p.m. when the moon finally rises in the east. By 9:11 p.m., the moon will be completely red and the total eclipse will have started. The maximum eclipse (when the moon is closest to the center of its shadow) will be visible from 9:11-9:53 p.m.
🌕 Tips for the best view
While light pollution shouldn’t be much of a factor (the moon is pretty bright) — buildings may obstruct your view near the eastern horizon at the eclipse’s peak point. Try to get out of urban areas for the best views. And don’t forget to double check the weather forecast for cloudy conditions.
🌕 Feeling like a lunatic?
If the eclipse sparked your astronomical curiosity, check out the Seattle Astronomical Society, which hosts regular star parties and lectures. |
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Today - Sigur Rós | Fri., May 13 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $35.25+ | The dreamy Icelandic band is touring after finally releasing “Odin’s Raven Magic,” an orchestral album recorded about 20 years ago.
Saturday - On the Block | Sat., May 14 | 12-9 p.m. | 11th Ave. between Pike and Pine Streets | Free | The new monthly creative marketplace will have everything from live performances to vintage clothing booths and interactive art.
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The Wiz: A Visual Conversation Event on Directing a Music Video | Sat., May 14 | 3-6 p.m. | Sankofa Theater, 815 Seattle Blvd. S. | Free | This seminar on the inception and creation of music videos will be led by Cameron Dean, a Seattle native who’s directed music videos for stars like Jason Derulo and Ty Dolla $ign. 🎵
- 2nd Saturday Work Party in Volunteer Park | Sat., May 14 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Volunteer Park | Free | Rain or shine, folks will be out weeding, removing litter, and cleaning up garden beds — and you can chip in to help. 🌱
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Mighty-O Tour de Donut | Sat., May 14 | 9:30 a.m. | Mighty-O Donuts, 1555 NW Market St. | $20+ | The “self-propelled” tour takes bikers to four different donut shops, where they each get a free treat and coffee + mini version for kids. 🍩
Sunday - Photowalk: Seattle Waterfront | Sun., May 15 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Beginning of Elliott Bay Trail, 2801 Alaskan Way | Free | Meet other photographers or pick up some new techniques in this walk guided by pro snapper Kate Hailey.
- AURORA | Sun., May 15 | 8 p.m. | Showbox SODO | $35+ | This performer’s ethereal tunes caught the attention of TikTokers recently with her song “Runaway.”
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The Best of IBT Gala: Slava Ukraini | Sun., May 15 | 2 p.m. | Meydenbauer Theatre, Bellevue | $27+ | The International Ballet Theatre's 20th anniversary traveling show features the National Ukraine Opera and Ballet Theatre’s prima ballerina Katerina Kukhar + principal dancer Alexander Stoyanov. 🩰
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Weather - 58º | Partly cloudy | 8% chance of rain
Sunrise + Sunset - Rise: 5:34 a.m.
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Set: 8:38 p.m.
Sports -
Mark your calendars, 12s. The Seahawks' regular season schedule dropped yesterday highlighted by an old friend coming to town. The Hawks will play Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football in Week 1 (Sept. 12) at Lumen Field. 🏈
Traffic Open -
The owners behind Susu Dessert Bar in the Chinatown-International District will be expanding to Bothell soon with T55 Pâtisserie. The new location will serve as Susu’s main bakery, while the Seattle hangout will continue offering artistic treats + adult beverages. 🥧 (Seattle Met)
Number -
55,178. That’s the number of gallons of paint that recycling + disposal program PaintCare says it collected from King County businesses and households during its first year in the state. Folks looking to recycle their leftover paint can drop their cans off at any location statewide. (Capitol Hill Blog)
Coming Soon -
Consign-der us officially excited — a new consignment shop is headed to Capitol Hill this summer. Creature will take over the former location of Take 2 at 415 15th Ave. E., looking to build an inclusive shopping experience with a focus on high-end products. 👕 (Capitol Hill Blog)
Development -
A new multi-family unit has been proposed for the Mount Baker neighborhood on the old Jorve Roofing site. LA-based developer Lowe has submitted plans that show a five-story building near the light rail station with 410 units, 17,000 sqft of retail space, and 200 parking spaces. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
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Speaking of housing — newly released data shows that Seattle’s Mandatory Housing Affordability program brought in $75 million more in 2021 than in 2020. The program requires real estate developers who build housing in specific neighborhoods to designate a certain amount of affordable units or pay the city a fee. (Seattle Times)
Seattleite -
Ballard High School teacher India Carlson was recenly selected for the Garden Club of America’s Hull Award, which is given to exemplary educators who further youth’s environmental education. Carlson teaches students about plants, how to grow them, and has introduced edible plants and a pollinator pathway to the school’s gardens. 🪴 (MyBallard)
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Seattle-based chef Shota Nakajima, who owns Capitol Hill's Taku and the new Banzai Teriyaki in Cle Elum, was back on the little screen with a return to "Top Chef" as a judge last night.
Chef Shota originally made an appearance on the hit cooking show's 18th season in 2020, where he made it to the final three and was voted a fan favorite (we definitely can't disagree with that vote).
Anyway, we're always happy to see local faces make it big. Thanks for shining some light on the Emerald City, Shota. |
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Editor's pick: Alright, I already had the chance to be nerdy about tide pools this week, so I'm feeling pretty excited that I got to touch on another one of my favorite topics today. I've never gotten deep into the physics of astronomy (I do think its fascinating and weirdly spooky), but I did have a telescope that I loved to take out in the country to use.
And while it's still in Tennessee, I have made a 3 a.m. trip to Snoqualmie to try to catch the northern lights anyway.
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