And Bonus Moral!
By now, everyone has heard about the Extreme Super Moon which we were suppose to see on March 19, 2011. An Extreme Super Moon is when a full moon gets its closet to the Earth. According to astronomers, this is a once in an 18 year occurrence. It is suppose to cause higher than usual tides and some flooding. But it is really nothing to worry about.
So I went out last night to take some photos of this REALLY BIG MOON. However, I encountered a slight problem …
Extreme Super Moon was blocking my doorway.*
Even my cats were curious.**
All kidding aside, the time when the moon was supposed to get its closest was at three in the afternoon. I didn’t know this little fact until after I went outside, took these snaps and started to write this post.
Moral of the story: do your research before you write!
Moon shot 1
Moon Shot 2
Moon Shot 3
She’s still beautiful isn’t she?
*Yes! that is the door to my house.
**Yes! those are my cats.
All images and text by Trudge164 ©Trudge164 2011
Other OS bloggers who posted about the Extreme Super Moon
Note: If I missed your Extreme Super Moon post, I'll be sure to look you up 18 years from now.
Just Cathy This one is more about the moon in general, but it still shines.
Who just loves you, Cathy? (In a strictly platonic kind of of way)
Scott Mendelson This one has nothing to do with the moon, but it has lots of "stars" in it.
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Max Rivlin-Nadler
Marilyn Sands
Ande Bliss
Gary Justis
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Comments
Elijah, at least they don't suck like vampires do.
Jerry, but those bass chicks are so slipper especially when wet. I know I dated a few and they were hard to "lure". However when you got one, they were like a "fish out of water."
Matt, thanks and I see you like to keep your chickens "cooped up".
Hey, I didn't know the perigee was at 3pm of the 19th. I should have looked up that tidbit of info.
As the NASA video said, the "bigness" or the perceived bigness only seems to come when the moon is close to the horizon. Otherwise, 14% bigger is not really noticeable.
Good post. I'll be watching! wb :-)
I could see her face
smiling
maybe just
a slight sign of a giggle
from her lovely mouth
nice of you to link
other pics for us
to peruse
rated with love
Romantic Poetess, she definitely was beaming last night. I'm honored that my photos inspired you to write such a lovely verse.
I'm one to take moon shots as well (and I'm not talking liquor). I'm always disappointed how small the moon looks in my photos compared to how big and bright it appears in the sky.
Also, I wish OS had the function to click on the image to enlarge it.
Anyway, great post. I enjoyed it.
Mikidemillion, it certainly should. I could make the images larger but it would take up to much memory.
Just Cathy, Damn! I knew I should have left that "platonic" line out. Yes, your poem, while not directed at me, did cast a spell on me.
The cats got in the picture by accident. I was trying different exposures and focal lengths when they walked up to the doorway. Luckily for me, they made the shot much more interesting.
I followed Just Cathy. I hope you and her go off together and play baseball.
I bet You-
Just Cathy-
She beams-
If 'Just Cathy'-
Ay, and She pitches a Girl's Soft Ball @ Trudge164 - Just Cathy and other might`
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Moonbeam.
You get beans.
Bean Balled.
No Brawls.
Knot Head.
No tie Gregorian slip-knots if you are in a Sunday Sauna in a yellow and orange`
polka-doted`
2- peace off`
A huh naked`
Top optional`
beckon some`
bikini off/on?
ay undaunted.
Wild era indeed.
Moon beamed.
Moon Stricken.
Thanks. Gaud.
O Pure Honey.
No moon for us .. rated with hugs
Your picture reminds me of a cartoon I saw once, a man and his son driving, a huge moon right behind them in her own car...the boy, a bit worried, the dad consoling them both saying, 'Don't worry son, the moon always follows us.'
Nice moon shots, thanks~
errrrp! Was our storm one of the disasters? aiiieeeee!
catch-22, I think I've seen that cartoon.
Jeanete DeMain, things get big in Miami.
Fred Hallman, and they smell too.
Xenonlit xl, sorry I missed your post and I'm sorry you missed the moon.
Scanner, the moon will but it will be further away.
Abrawang, not if I see you first
Oryoki, only much bigger.
I did!!
:D
Algis, ty. I can't wait to see your moon.