Sunday, July 25, 2010

Summer Evening


Nothing like the summer sky...

I took my camera out last evening to catch the sun going down and I got the Moon!

I am so very fascinated with Sun and the Moon!





I love watching the sky, I marvel at the Moon and it's changes.

Features of the Moon

Perhaps the most prominent features of the Moon are its numerous craters. Its surface has been bombarded continually throughout its history. Since the Moon has no measurable atmosphere and no liquid water, there is no erosion taking place. This has preserved the many thousands of craters on its surface. Another prominent feature on the Moon are the smooth areas called maria. The maria are believed to have been formed by more recent lava flows which have covered over the older craters. There are also many mountain ranges and rift valleys on the Moon's surface. All of these features have combined to form a unique facial feature known as the "Man in the Moon" that can be seen if one knows what to look for. This feature is visible every night of the year because the Moon always keeps its same face towards the Earth. This is because its period of rotation and revolution are the same; 29 days, 12 hours and 44 minutes. This cycle is known as the lunar month as seen from Earth. As the Moon orbits the Earth, it appears to change shape as more or less of its sunlit side is visible. When the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun, it appears as a full moon. When it is on the same side, it is invisible, also known as a new moon. Since it is so close to the Earth, the Moon's gravity pulls on our oceans and creates the tides.
http://www.seasky.org/solar-system/earth-moon.html 


I marvel at all of God's creations!
Have a great day, take a look up at the sky tonight...

It'll be glorious!
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30 comments:

  1. LindaJuly 25, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Beautiful Post!

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  2. NanaDianaJuly 25, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    I, too, love the moon. I used to live in Florida and there is NOTHING like that big old Southern moon hanging low in the sky. I was almost disappointed when they put men on the moon because it took away some of that romantic mystery. I know....I know....I am a hopeless romantic! lol Thanks for the beautiful post- Diana

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  3. lindaJuly 25, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    I too love the moon. The October moon takes my breath away. When it first comes into veiw it seems flattened and on fire, so close you could gather it up in your hands.
    Very nice post.

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  4. lindaJuly 25, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    I just saw your message, thank you for writing.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 25, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Beautiful! That reminds me of that scene in 'Joe Versus the Volcano' when Tom Hanks is drifting in the middle of the ocean. He sees the moon, falls to his knees, and thanks God for his life. Nothing like the moon to remind us of His constant presence, even in the dark of night.

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  6. Terri SteffesJuly 25, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    I love the moon especially!

    Come over to my Christmas blog! I have a giveaway that is just for today!

    www.christmastreelane.blogspot.com

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  7. OliveJuly 25, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    I see the moon and the moon sees me. I remember reading that to my baby over and over again. I watch the sky also Nancy. Beautiful pics. hugs♥olive

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  8. Cindy AdkinsJuly 25, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Oh Nancy,
    What an awesome post....I love it! Thank you so much for visiting at I Owe it All to Him...and I agree, Olive is awesome! and so are you!!!
    HUGS,
    Cindy
    xoxox

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  9. Hearts TurnedJuly 25, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Loved this post, Nancy! I never tire of looking at the sunset and the moonrise...I'm always saying "Look at that!" when I see it all big and beautiful...my poor kids! (they appreciate it too, though!)

    It's hard to get a good moon shot with the camera (I know...I try all the time!), so well done!

    So grateful that God not only created everything for us, but that HE loved us so much that He made it all so beautiful for us to enjoy every day...]

    Hope you have a beautiful and peaceful Sunday!

    Julie

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  10. Sissie's Shabby CottageJuly 25, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Lovely pics of the moon and sky. I wonder if it's true that people act stranger during a full moon! LOL!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  11. TheresaJuly 25, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    I love the sky! I take pictures of sun, moon, clouds, rainbows, and even rain:) Love your pictures Nancy! Have a blessed Sunday! HUGS!

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  12. Sue McPeak HuntJuly 25, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    Hi Nancy....
    It's been a Travelin Summer around Texas for me and not much Travelin in Blogland. I hope you'll forgive me for not visiting with you as often as I'd like. Just stopping by to say Happy Pink Saturday and Thank YOU for coming to CollectInTexas Gals Summer Travel Log!

    Hasn't that moon been spectacular the last few nights. We were on a camp out with the Grands and I shot a few pics through the trees, too. Can't wait to see how the turned out....as good as yours I hope. Beautiful. Great capture.

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  13. Grandma Yellow HairJuly 25, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Girl these are some amazing shots you got. Reminded me of the movie with Jacob and Edward fighting over that silly Bella....I can't imagine her having such a hard time deciding on a Vampire or a Weir Wolf.
    Seriously this is a great post.
    Thank you for always checking on me and leaving me encouraging get well wishes.
    Love
    Maggie

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  14. Debbie PetrasJuly 25, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    I love the night sky! Beautiful photos of the moon. God's creation certainly is magnificent. As a kid, our house had a stairway to the roof. We would lie on the roof and look at the stars. I was fascinated then and still to this day.

    Blessings and love,
    Debbie

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  15. Betsy BrockJuly 25, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    The moon must have been especially lovely because several blogs are featuring it today! You got some nice shots of it!

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  16. DebbiedoosJuly 25, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    I love shots like these...to me they are priceless...thanks for sharing the moment. Debbie

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  17. SueJuly 25, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    Your pictures are beautiful and thanks for the lesson as well. My camera isn't quite powerful enough to get good moon shots, maybe with my next upgrade:)

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  18. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJuly 25, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Remember the song, Somewhere Out There...I think it was from a Disney movie about mice...not sure. Anyway, it was a beautiful song about knowing that we look at the same moon no matter where we are.

    Your moon shots are beautiful. I stood on my front porch last night and watched the moon too.
    Penny

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  19. kateJuly 25, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    What a nice post, and I really enjoy your london "review"!!! Thanks
    Kate :)

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  20. DeniseJuly 25, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    Hi Nancy,
    Love your table setting below, and your moon shots are so pretty.

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  21. peggy gattoJuly 25, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    Full moon tonight!
    I, too, am a sun/moon/sky person! So much beauty happens above us!

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  22. Chatty CroneJuly 25, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Hey nice pictures of the moon Nancy. I love watching it at night too. Hard to believe men have been on there isn't it?

    sandie

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  23. TannaJuly 25, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    Yes, Nancy! The moon has been beautiful the past couple of nights! I, too, marvel at God's creations! Such wonderful gifts He made for us. =)

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  24. The Cutest Cottage LampsJuly 26, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Hi Nancy, and welcome to blogging! Thanks for stopping by...I had to come see you too! I love your post about the moon; you gave so much information that I never even knew! And I too am amazed at God's creations (the moon, the earth and all the planets!) Have a great week,
    xoxo
    Marilyn

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  25. MaryroseJuly 26, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Hi Nancy,
    I love the moon too...you got some great pics. It is especially nice right now.
    Enjoy your day.
    Maryrose

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  26. AnonymousJuly 27, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    Great night sky photos and interesting information on the moon.

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  27. GaiaJuly 27, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    I took a look to the sky as you suggested... Amazing I've seen the brightest star...


    thanks for visiting and for your nice comment!
    Have a great week!

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  28. RoseJuly 27, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    it's fascinating watching the moon. Each night tyhe moon's face is different full moon, half moon. it's a wonderful free event to behold.

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  29. DoanLegacyJuly 28, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    Beautiful photos of the moon, and love the information of the moon too.

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  30. Confessions of a Plate AddictJuly 29, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Hi Nancy! Beautiful photos! I love seeing the moon set over the ocean...really something different! I hope you are having a great week!...hugs...Debbie

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Nancy

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