Sky Watch Friday!

Many Moons

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I suppose this week's Sky Watch will have a lot of similar pictures. There was just a lunar eclipse, and it was seen (and photographed) my lots and lots of people. But there was a clear sky, and I snapped a few shots, so I'll share what I have.

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It first appeared as an enormous amber globe as it lazily floated close to the horizon. I wish I could have taken earlier pictures with the houses to get some perspective! But here, for my first picture, it came out very low, and very orange.

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I've always loved to look at the full moon, and the eclipse is a marvelous event, to be sure! But can I tell you what you're missing? The craters are more spectacular in the other phases. Maybe I'll have one of Craver's craters for you next week.

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I need to express my appreciation to a young man I shall dub Sonny Smith. Without his help, I would not have been able to break away from band practice to take these pictures. Muchas gracias!