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Post by cheerypeabrain on Feb 3, 2018 20:41:21 GMT
The moon on 31st was beautifully big, bright and very clear. We have a moon filter for the telescope but we decided to just enjoy the view without using the telescope. Spectacular
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2018 12:54:19 GMT
FULL "BLUE" MOON tonight!!!
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Mar 31, 2018 15:44:20 GMT
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Post by Kimby on Mar 31, 2018 15:44:20 GMT
Another one!? Seems like a lot, lately.
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Post by bixaorellana on Mar 31, 2018 15:50:39 GMT
This calls for an earworm! Especially for Casimira ~
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2018 15:50:55 GMT
Another one!? Seems like a lot, lately. I thought so as well. There was one in January and now March. Edited to add: Thank You Bixa!!! One of my favorite renditions by one of my favorite bands!!!
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Post by mossie on Apr 1, 2018 9:01:28 GMT
Many thanks for that. I didn't know that version, but the song was a favourite in its time..
It also had me dreaming about my flying days, at night under a full moon it is surprising how far away another aircraft becomes visible, can be well over 3 miles
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Apr 1, 2018 14:04:40 GMT
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Post by Kimby on Apr 1, 2018 14:04:40 GMT
Though we are hemmed in by tall pine trees and foothills and usually have limited views of celestial events, as I was brushing my teeth last night I glanced out the window and saw the gorgeous full moon 🌕 perfectly framed within a moon-sized gap between branches. Went to bed happy.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2018 15:18:29 GMT
It was ever so bright and gorgeous here too.
I fell asleep with the moon shining on my pillow.
What a great memory Mossie. I'm envious.
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Apr 21, 2018 22:40:46 GMT
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Post by Kimby on Apr 21, 2018 22:40:46 GMT
LYRID METEOR SHOWER: Earth is entering a stream of debris from Comet Thatcher, source of the annual Lyrid meteor shower. If forecasters are correct, the Lyrids will peak this weekend with as many as 20 meteors per hour--a minor display compared to greater showers like the Perseids and Geminids later in the year. However, dense clumps of dust in Thatcher's debris stream sometimes produce unexpected outbursts. Visit Spaceweather.com for more information and observing tips.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2018 13:46:01 GMT
Thanks for that Kimby.
After a week of crystal clear skies here it turned overcast for the weekend.
I hope you got to see some action wherever you are.( I can't ever keep up with your various locales.)
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Apr 22, 2018 14:11:58 GMT
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Post by Kimby on Apr 22, 2018 14:11:58 GMT
I didn’t go out, though I could see a few stars between pine branches from my bed. We see so little of the sky in our pine forest, and it’s so cold at night here this time of year, I tend to save my meteor watching for mid-summer or the big skies at the lake cottage.
But I like knowing that meteors are flying, even if I’m not watching them.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2018 12:42:04 GMT
The SUMMER SOLSTICE will take place here tomorrow, Thursday, 6/21.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2018 22:39:24 GMT
FULL MOON tonight good people.
It's clear here or at least presently.
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Jun 28, 2018 23:21:21 GMT
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Post by Kimby on Jun 28, 2018 23:21:21 GMT
I’ve heard that Saturn will be near the moon, and that the moon will be unusually reddish. Didn’t say why...
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Post by mich64 on Jun 30, 2018 2:34:22 GMT
It was unusually reddish! My husband went out on the lake last night and watched the moon come up but got chased back to the dock by the mosquitos! We stood at the patio door at watched it for a while and it was an amazing color and cast the most gorgeous red/pink light down the bay. Now we know why! Thank you Kimby!
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Jun 30, 2018 3:24:29 GMT
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Post by Kimby on Jun 30, 2018 3:24:29 GMT
You’re welcome. I forgot to watch the moonrise myself. I wonder if tonite will also be reddish...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 12:52:58 GMT
Thursday, July 27th, FULL MOON and partial RED eclipse all in one. (here's your chance Kimby )
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Jul 26, 2018 13:48:40 GMT
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Post by Kimby on Jul 26, 2018 13:48:40 GMT
Thanks casi. According to spaceweather.com, it’s a three-fer:
LUNAR ECLIPSE AND MARTIAN CONJUNCTION: Friday, July 27th, is a big night for astronomy. First, Mars will be at opposition--directly opposite the sun and making a 15-year close approach to Earth. Second, Mars and the Moon will be in conjunction--less than 10 degrees apart. Third, the Moon will pass through the shadow of Earth, producing the longest lunar eclipse in a century--visible everywhere except North America. What a night!
(And I’ll miss it!)
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Post by mossie on Jul 26, 2018 16:15:20 GMT
I knew there was something of the kind coming up, so when nature called a couple of nights ago I got my camera and braced myself against the windowframe for this. Will have to try harder tonight.
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 26, 2018 20:32:57 GMT
Yesterday evening the moon was very reddish here.
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Post by questa on Jul 26, 2018 23:38:35 GMT
At about 5am we here will be able to see the full red moon, Mars coming close and the International Space station. (If I can get out from under the blankets)
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Post by kerouac2 on Jul 27, 2018 12:37:26 GMT
We get the full eclipse in Paris at around 21:30, so it is very convenient.
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 27, 2018 13:09:45 GMT
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Post by kerouac2 on Jul 27, 2018 19:25:45 GMT
Clouds lingering over Paris after the storm (after two weeks of cloudless skies) so no red moon for me...
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 27, 2018 20:45:32 GMT
It is completely clear outside. I know, because I've been out there looking for the moon, which is not to be found. On the way back to the house I met a couple who were also out there looking with no success. Completely clear sky and completely flat terrain, but buildings and trees are hiding the moon.
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Post by questa on Jul 27, 2018 23:32:32 GMT
I woke at 6am to find the moon a rusty red, Mars gleaming bright and the birds all confused and warbling in the pre-dawn. Some of the magpies were calling almost all night, but that is normal.*
As I looked towards the Western skies the moon was above the line of pine trees and had Mars on its left further south. The planet was lit up like a showground and outshone the eclipsed moon which was sinking down towards the sea behind the pines.
The Space Station flew over but I couldn't see it as my neighbour's trees hid it. As it was 9 degrees C, I didn't hang around but back to bed. I'm glad I saw the event, even briefly.
*After Mrs Magpie lays her eggs she doesn't leave the nest for about 3 weeks until they hatch. Mr Magpie has to bring her the best in food and water and sing to her so she won't fly off leave the eggs. When it is full moon the males do their full repertoire. A friend who is a bird-watcher joked "the males are saying, 'Stick with it, Honey, won't be long now, You can do it, Think of the children!'"
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Post by bjd on Jul 28, 2018 4:59:23 GMT
Same here as in Paris -- after two weeks of cloudless skies, it clouded over yesterday evening and I could see neither the moon nor Mars. Still cloudy this morning but no rain, unlike in Paris. 24° during the night - just too damn hot to sleep properly.
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 28, 2018 5:51:34 GMT
That was beautiful, Questa ~ thank you!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2018 13:03:17 GMT
It was clear here and the moon was gorgeous, definitely reddish. No eclipse visibility. The moon was enough!!!
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Jul 28, 2018 14:59:27 GMT
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Post by Kimby on Jul 28, 2018 14:59:27 GMT
Blood Moon here, too. Even without an eclipse.
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