On Saturday, February 1, the night was particularly clear, along with a crescent moon and nearby Venus. What better way to avoid thinking about world disasters than by seeing something beautiful and eternal: the night sky.
The first photo is of the moon and Venus; however, it appeals to my imagination. I view it as a glimpse of a world with two suns (rising or setting, depending on one’s point of view).
A familiar friend in the winter sky is the constellation of Orion. His belt and sword are an instant giveaway.
Somewhat hidden by the trees is the constellation the Big Dipper.
This is one of my favorite winter nighttime views: The crescent moon, Venus (which is always a crescent), the sky, the stars, the trees, and moonlight reflection from an icy surface.
And if anyone has any doubt about the nature the moon (its being a crescent), the following (taken a minute after the above) is a telephoto exposed to compensate for the bright light of the moon and Venus.
Caryn Eve Murray has a wonderful description for the following photo: “raining stars.”
Here is a clear view of the Big Dipper.
To end this particular series, I leave with the crescent moon having a Cheshire cat smile as it looks upon the Earth.
