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Post by bluemingidiot on Sept 30, 2020 1:00:10 GMT
It is like Mother Nature realized that she made nighttime darkness too strong. Especially for young children. The moon was Mother Nature's way of putting some cream in the coffee. Full moons put me in a good mood. This is the Harvest Moon. In World War II a movie was made entitled, Shine On, Harvest Moon.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JkHM6SuntQHundreds of thousands of soldiers and sailors all over the world have looked at full moons and suddenly been back home with loved ones and friends. When you and I look at full moons we too become a part of that magic transformation. Full moon nights are also the very best nights for dreaming. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlZZeXaunCESweet dreams! |
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Post by solargeek on Sept 30, 2020 11:20:49 GMT
We were hoping we would see the northern lights, me for the first time, on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings but even with clear skies we did not. Central Wisconsin was included by quite a bit to be in the circle that would see them but no such luck. But the moon was beautiful!
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Post by mogal on Sept 30, 2020 12:16:00 GMT
Yep, a full moon rising is beautiful but I tend to be more a sunrise person myself since fewer people are up to enjoy this gift from God. There's a tree across the pasture to the north, maybe 1/2 mile away that's turned red. The sun illuminates its top first giving that portion a more yellowish cast and it looks like a candle flame. As the light continues down the tree, the full red glory is more apparent. I'm not so much a deer hunter as I am one who appreciates early morning nature. When I first go to my deer stand, the world is dark then it turns gray. Colors begin to appear then the sunlight touches the tops of trees and climbs down. There are usually a lot of birds and raucous squirrels running around. If I happen to see deer and harvest one, fine, I'm happy to have the meat for the larder, but for me the real pleasure is seeing that sunrise.
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Post by Woodpecker on Sept 30, 2020 13:42:03 GMT
The moon is one of my most favorite things the Lord has blessed us with. Every clear night, I go on the deck and sit and look at the moon. Our family seems to be "moon lovers" that started with my mother, myself and my girl. We all are inspired and peaceful when we see the moon. It can have so many different looks about it,,,I love them all.
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Post by susannah on Sept 30, 2020 16:09:02 GMT
I don't know if the northern lights were visible up here Monday night - they were supposed to be but we out of town. I remember the first time I saw the aurora borealis - I was 20 years old and it was maybe 80 miles south of where I live now. I was staying with a friend and family on the reservation. Someone announced "the lights" and everyone ran outside. It was amazing. I've been lucky enought to see the northern lights a few times since then. Reports of the aurora being visible often seem to coincide with sub-zero temperatures up here though, and being that we're in the woods I'd need to hike a ways to see them. I really should see if I can get a look next time - regardless of how cold it is. mogal , I hear you - I'm a sunrise person myself. We have western exposure so we do see some amazing sunsets over the lake. But I'll admit to being a bit jealous of those who live on the other side of the lake. I imagine the sunrises are awesome. While we can watch the sun rise over the trees, I'd love to have the lake in the picture! |
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Post by bluemingidiot on Sept 30, 2020 16:46:15 GMT
I need to put aurora borealis on a bucket list.
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Post by mogal on Sept 30, 2020 18:14:10 GMT
We've seen a minor aurora borealis a couple of times, both while living in Missouri. One was very red, the other green, both in the northern sky. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Oddly enough the green one was visible even on a night when we had a full moon. I'm not sure I'd like the cold associated with them in the far north though.
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