I guess we all know a full moon occurs because it’s opposite the sun. And so is Jupiter right now. Together, the moon and Jupiter are the brightest and second-brightest orbs of the night sky.
With no clouds last night over Arizona the sky sparkled. Though rather chilly so I hurried and didn’t drag out the tripod. Maybe the new lens will come today and I’ll try again, with tripod, and dressed warmer.
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I tried to get a decent shot but I traveling and didn’t bring a tripod.
Boy do I love those pitch black skies.
I just love a Fall/Winter sky. Why is it so much more beautiful. 🙂
Love the “diamonds” in the sky and the rays going out from the moon.
Beautiful as is, without a tripod.
New lens? Well obviously I’ve missed some news.
I ordered a 55-300mm to take to Africa.
I remember reading the fiction world of the bible back when I was subjected to Catholic school. Oh the torture my parents played on us…. Something about 3 kinds and baby following a bright star:) And then I went to public school and erased all the memories:)
I like the way the moon “glows” in this shot. I can only imagine how cold it was:) It seems to be getting chillier and chillier….my kind of weather for hiking:)
oops! I meant 3 kings…not 3 kinds.:)
I wasn’t so brainwashed as a kid thank goodness.
Chilly with sun for hiking is fine.
I agree…chilly with sun is pretty much awesome. And you are lucky. I wasn’t fooled. They tried to brainwash me as well. Never fell for that garbage:) Although I did like the pink and purple candle color arrangement for their Advent festivities……those were two colors meant to be together:)
Great capture!
Happy Sky Watch,
Merisi
Lovely capture!! I always love moon shots!!
Beautiful capture of the full moon! I could see it this morning and it looked so bright. Happy Skywatching!
The moon and Jupiter were both stunning last night. Your photo captures the sky so well!
Beautiful moon and stars. New lens? That’s always exciting.
I wish the new lens would get here already.
Gorgeous shot of the night sky, I like the moon glow and rays!
gorgeous photo!
Given the forecast, I don’t think I’ll be seeing any stars for awhile. Thanks for the reminder of what they look like.
Nice photo of the night sky, and amazingly good without tripod. When Venus is close to the moon, it always makes an impressive showing.
I’m a tad behind times… 55-300mm to take to Africa… wow, have fun!! I’m still waiting to get my 300 back from the repair man!
Bummer. I am looking forward to more zoom. Isn’t that what we all want, and still be able to hold the weight.
I imagine the night skies to be super stunning in Arizona.
Usually very clear and full of an unbelievable amount of stars.