Last night a lunar eclipse occurred. There won't be another one until 2007, so I thought I had better go out and watch it. This is my crummy attempt of taking a picture of it! This is when a shadow was first creeping across the moon. Eventually, more of a shadow crept across, and even later the moon turned a coppery orange. I didn't take a picture of the orangish moon as I realized my attempts of taking pics were not too good. I think this pic of the moon looks kind of like a bean, lol.
But I absolutely loved the experience of watching the eclipse. I went with John and we went to the local park and met up with his astronomy club. There were lots of telescopes set up. While you definitely didn't need a telescope to see the eclipse, everybody was looking through scopes at the moon and stars before the eclipse started. There were lots of amateur astronomers there giving me information, as I know the least out of everybody there I am sure. I am not an astronomer like everybody else there, I just tag along with John when they have events. I am glad I went though, it was a great experience, and I am glad I got to see the moon turn an orangish color.
On another note, yesterday was Valerie's birthday. It was lots of fun. We had a little birthday party in the morning. She is going to write about it later on today in her journal. Thanks everyone who wished her well wishes for her birthday!
I must go now. My kitty is scratching on the window because he wants me to open it so he can lay in there! Hope everyone has a great day!
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At least you got to see the eclipse. I was very disappointed. We had solid cloud coverage so we were not able to see it. :-(
ReplyDeleteI think your effort is pretty good. Yes, it is a bit beanlike but charming for all that. Eclipses are very special. I always try and watch them. Glad Val had such a wonderful birthday, no doubt you made it even more special for her xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteAs usual the only thing you ever see here is cloud!
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Wow an eclipse - you could use that pic for your Unusual pic on Saturday!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it, and glad that Val had a good birthday :o)
Sara x
I think your picture is lovely, better than any I could take. Eclipses are lovely to watch. I am glad you and Val had a lovely day yesterday for Vals birthday :).........Jules xxx
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I sooooooooo wanted to see it!! But it was tooo cloudy! : (
ReplyDeleteI had hyped my son up about it and then when I saw the conditions I told him we will just have to wait for the pics on the net.. bummer.
It is hard to take good pics outside at night with no flash. I wouldn't of been able to do a better job than you.. good attempt though!
Much Love,
Mary
Glad you got to see the eclipse. I watched one when I was a teenager. I am usually in bed or it's cloudy when all the good stuff happens.
ReplyDeleteMy granddaughter and I were looking up at the sky too.....but then some clouds covered just as the red glow was beginning. However, it was still great. I can't see your picture for some reason.
ReplyDeleteAngela
I'm glad to hear that Val had a good birthday. :-)
ReplyDeleteWe watched the lunar eclipse too. I didn't get to photograph it either, I doubt I would've been able to capture it in the proper way.
Monica
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Back again, just thought I'd let you know that I've posted one of my unusual pictures that I got this week. IF I'm lucky I'll get another tomorrow morning. I really want that unusual picture! But, I'm not telling anyone what it is or was until I either capture the picture or find it's not going to happen.
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I tried to get a pic of the eclipse, too. Too many clouds :-(. I like your pic!
ReplyDeleteHi Krissy :o)
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know, my unusual pic is in.
Sara x