When I was making my way over to the Hong Kong Cultural Centre to view The Wild, Wild Rose on Sunday evening, I saw the moon in the sky (even though it was not yet dark) and noticed that it was close to full. A day later, I read that the moon would be full not only in two nights' time but that it would be a supermoon -- and the first of two that this August will have as well. So I decided to make it a point to go view and take photos of it last night.
After doing so, I now plan to make it a point to catch the larger supermoon that's due to appear on August 30th! This is because: on the one hand, the moon last night wasn't as large as I had expected and wanted it to be; but, on the other hand, the sight of it already was pretty cool and beautiful to me... :)
on Sunday evening
The supermoon shining bright in the sky last night
Hi There,
ReplyDeleteTo observe the moon, especially Supermoons, it is best to see it within the hour of moon rise. The atmosphere would act as a lens making it seem bigger.
I tried that on 1st August just after work but there was an overcast, unable to see anything. But when I was home (close to 1030 hrs), the clouds were cleared. It's a bit bigger then use though. If you have a binoculus or a telescope, it would be even better.
T
I had better moon photo, but I did post over on my blog.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on, and stay safe.
Hi T --
ReplyDeleteThanks for the moon observing tips. Will check the hour of moon rise for the next supermoon later this month. :)
Hi peppylady --
I went over to your blog to look at your moon photo. It's... interesting! ;b