On our recent Mexican cruise, we were pleased to find out there would be a total lunar eclipse one night when we were on the ocean. For once we weren't going to have to worry about cloud cover or the mountains cutting off the view.
I never have had much luck seeing celestial events unless they lasted a long time like the Hale-Bopp comet. In 1997 it was visible in the Denver sky, even with all the light pollution for several months, and every night I poked my head out the front door and said hello to it. Even if I never see another comet, I'll always remember that one for being so user friendly.
The worst luck I have is with than annual meteor shower in August that is supposed to be like fire works there are so many falling stars. On occasion I have made up my mind to give it a fair shot, stood out in the dark hopefully, and not seen anything out of the ordinary. Maybe next time.
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Mrs. Troutbend, thanks for the perfect picture, lucky you on a cruise, what a clear shot!!!!! I know it appeared so close to us here in Paradise, but we were just in awwwwww of the beauty of it all. My new name on the greasy site is "Dark Star", I'll look for you over there Laura!!!
Be well,
Barb
Great shot of the eclipse and the comet. I have never been lucky at seeing such things. When the shapeship was disintegrating that hit Nagodoches, I lived in Dallas. Forgot to go outside to watch it, even though many people in Dallas got unforgettable, terrible shots of that moment.
Absolutely gorgeous and beautiful and wonderful.
I love celestial events but am usually asleep when they happen. Oh, well.
Freaking great pictures. I live in the heart of the city with all of the lights and like to sleep at that time. Thanks for posting the pictures for all to enjoy.
inspiringotherlive
I can't take credit - the pictures came from the Internet, but they look like what I saw.