Earth Shine

Sometimes just after sunset or just before sunrise the part of the crescent moon in shadow is lit by reflected light from the earth otherwise known as earth shine.

[kali]

great capture

[Shepherdman]

Great detail here

[Clare Gadsby]

wow!

[jo]

Didn't know that's what its called but always love seeing the moon that way, thanks

[Taffy]

So cool -- I hadn't heard of this.

[Milanie]

Love the things you learn here. I've seen this, but didn't know its identity.

[Diana]

Amazing capture and info.

[Casablanca]

Beautiful. Big astronomy fans here! Happy New Year to you!

[Jane Pittenger]

I love earth shine