Sunday, November 21, 2010

"Beaver" moon


Stopping by the store on the way home Friday night, ringing of the Salvation Army bell. Clementines and Golden Egg Nog on sale inside. When I went out to empty the ash from the wood stove, the moon was shining brightly. I looked around to get my celestial bearings, and was shocked to see that the sky was almost devoid of stars. I stopped and did a reasonably thorough inventory. I counted eight stars. I never realized the degree to which starlight is washed out by a full moon. The full moon, the "Beaver" moon, is tonight

2 comments:

  1. did you take that picture? If so, it's impressive. If not, well it's still a good picture.

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  2. Well, I guess, it's still a good picture. Google images.

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