ScienceAstronomyblood moonHawaii

Why Hawaii Was The Sweetest Spot To See The 'Blood Moon' (PHOTOS)

Why You Need To See 6 More Photos Of The 'Blood Moon' (PHOTOS)
By 

Contributor

|

We know, we know: You've already seen several images of last night’s total lunar eclipse.

But you haven't seen it like this yet.

Due to its low light pollution, remote and idyllic landscapes, and a whole sub-population of people with a passion for astronomy, Hawaii may have been the Western Hemisphere's sweetest spot for observing the "blood moon."

The state, which is home to the famed Mauna Kea observatories on the Big Island of Hawaii and the Institute for Astronomy at the University of Hawaii on Oahu, is affectionately known as “Earth's connecting point to the rest of the Universe.” Moreover, given Hawaii's history with expert navigators, "knowledge of the night sky is an integral part of [Hawaii's] culture and history,” according to the institute’s outreach coordinator and astronomer Dr. Roy Gal.

The time difference helps too. While most stargazers across North and South America had to set their alarms in order to catch the stellar sight, astronomy enthusiasts and several staffers from the institute and the observatories enjoyed the eclipse starting at about 8 p.m. HST on April 14.

The below photos make it pretty hard to argue: Hawaii definitely has a unique connection with the celestial.


Photographer Andrew Richard Hara's composite of the eclipse alongside the W. M. Keck Observatory at the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. At right, Keck's Laser Guide Star Adaptive Optics system in action.

“Mauna Kea is one of, if not, the most spiritually connected places I have ever set foot on," photographer Andrew Richard Hara told HuffPost. "The ability to witness the entirety of the Milky Way with your bare eyes is something not only incredible, but also humbling to acknowledge how interconnected we are with the Earth, atmosphere and the space above."


The blood moon at Pu'u Weiku Summit on Mauna Kea showing the eastern glow of Hilo, Hawaii. Photo by Andrew Richard Hara.


Amateur astrophotographers Steve Pazienza and Alex Dzierba beautifully captured the lunar eclipse totality. That's the star Spica is glowing blue in the upper right corner.


Despite hazy, cloudy conditions, Alex Dzierba managed to snap the eclipse approaching totality in Kapiolani Park in Honolulu.


The blood moon by W. M. Keck Observatory electrical engineer Andrew Cooper.


Mars is seen above and to the right of the blood moon, photo by Andrew Cooper.

Before You Go

Supermoon 2013
(01 of138)
Open Image Modal
A supermoon sets near the Statue of Liberty, Sunday, June 23, 2013, in New York. The larger than normal moon called the "Supermoon" happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to earth and is 13.5 percent larger than usual. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (credit:AP)
(02 of138)
Open Image Modal
The moon in its waxing gibbous stage shines behind a statue entitled "Enlightenment Giving Power" by John Gelert, which sits at the top of the dome of the Bergen County Courthouse in Hackensack, N.J., Friday, June 21, 2013. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expeced to be 13.5 percent closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (credit:AP)
(03 of138)
Open Image Modal
The moon is seen in its waxing gibbous stage as it rises behind people sitting on a basket on a ferris wheel at the New Jersey State Fair, Saturday, June 22, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expected to be 13.5 percent closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (credit:AP)
(04 of138)
Open Image Modal
Super Moon over Stanley Park Vancouver BC. (credit:Dianne Hartwick )
(05 of138)
Open Image Modal
The moon is seen in its waxing gibbous stage as it rises behind the helicopter from the original Batman television show, which people can ride at the New Jersey State Fair, Saturday, June 22, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expected to be 13.5 percent closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (credit:AP)
(06 of138)
Open Image Modal
A full moon rises behind the Jefferson Memorial in Washington Saturday, June 22, 2013. The larger than normal moon called the "Supermoon" happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to earth. (AP Photo/J. David Ake) (credit:AP)
(07 of138)
Open Image Modal
A full moon rises beside an office building in downtown Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, June 22, 2013. The larger than normal moon called the "Supermoon" happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to earth.(AP Photo/Chuck Burton) (credit:AP)
(08 of138)
Open Image Modal
A full moon rises beside the Bank of America corporate headquarters in downtown Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, June 22, 2013. The larger than normal moon called the "Supermoon" happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to earth.(AP Photo/Chuck Burton) (credit:AP)
(09 of138)
Open Image Modal
A "supermoon" rises behind the Home Place clock tower in Prattville, Ala., Saturday, June 22, 2013. The biggest and brightest full moon of the year graces the sky early Sunday as our celestial neighbor swings closer to Earth than usual. While the moon will appear 14 percent larger than normal, sky watchers won't be able to notice the difference with the naked eye. Still, astronomers say it's worth looking up and appreciating the cosmos. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) (credit:AP)
(10 of138)
Open Image Modal
A statue of the Angel Moroni on top a Latter-day Saints temple is silhouetted against the rising moon Saturday, June 22, 2013, in Kansas City, Mo. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expected to be 13.5 percent closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
(11 of138)
Open Image Modal
A full moon rises beyond a Latter-day Saints temple Saturday, June 22, 2013, in Kansas City, Mo. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expected to be 13.5 percent closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
Supermoon setting in Centennial Mountains WSA(12 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="20" data-vars-position-in-unit="26">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/91981596@N06/9120319115" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="mypubliclands" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/91981596@N06/9120319115" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="21" data-vars-position-in-unit="27">mypubliclands</a>)
(13 of138)
Open Image Modal
The moon rises behind power lines on Saturday, June 22, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. The biggest and brightest full moon of the year, called a supermoon, happens as the moon passes closer to earth than usual. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) (credit:AP)
Coquis Super moon(14 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="18" data-vars-position-in-unit="24">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77396461@N08/9122865990" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Roberto Coquis" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/77396461@N08/9122865990" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="19" data-vars-position-in-unit="25">Roberto Coquis</a>)
(15 of138)
Open Image Modal
A hazy "supermoon" is seen behind lighted smoke stacks at the Alamo Quarry Markey, formerly a cement factory, Saturday, June 22, 2013, in San Antonio. The biggest and brightest full moon of the year graces the sky early Sunday as our celestial neighbor swings closer to Earth than usual. While the moon will appear larger than normal, sky watchers won't be able to notice the difference with the naked eye.(AP Photo/Eric Gay) (credit:AP)
(16 of138)
Open Image Modal
The moon rises behind the Tennessee state capitol on Saturday, June 22, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. The biggest and brightest full moon of the year, called a supermoon, happens as the moon passes closer to earth than usual. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) (credit:AP)
(17 of138)
Open Image Modal
The moon in its waxing gibbous stage sh behind tree limbs and a statue a marble statue by John Gelert representing history and law on the top of the Bergen County Courthouse in Hackensack, N.J., Friday, June 21, 2013. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expected to be 13.5 percent closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (credit:AP)
(18 of138)
Open Image Modal
The moon is seen in its waxing gibbous stage as it rises over Lower Manhattan, including One World Trade Center, center, seen from The Heights neighborhood of Jersey City, N.J., Saturday, June 22, 2013. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expected to be seen 13.5 percent larger than usual during a phenomenon known as supermoon. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (credit:AP)
(19 of138)
Open Image Modal
A full moon rises through a hazy sky past a string of green lights, Saturday, June 22, 2013, in Baltimore. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expected to be 13.5 percent closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) (credit:AP)
(20 of138)
Open Image Modal
A full moon rises over Jackson, Miss., Saturday, June 22, 2013. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expected to be significantly closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) (credit:AP)
(21 of138)
Open Image Modal
A full moon rises through a hazy sky over street lamps, Saturday, June 22, 2013, in Baltimore. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expected to be 13.5 percent closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) (credit:AP)
(22 of138)
Open Image Modal
The larger-than-normal full moon referred to as Supermoon is seen setting beyond a refinery in Norco, La., Sunday, June 23, 2013. The larger than normal moon called the "Supermoon" happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to earth and is 13.5 percent larger than usual. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (credit:AP)
Supermoon(23 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="16" data-vars-position-in-unit="22">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25237553@N06/9119958677" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Nicholas Carter" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25237553@N06/9119958677" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="17" data-vars-position-in-unit="23">Nicholas Carter</a>)
(24 of138)
Open Image Modal
A full moon sets by the exterior of the state Capitol in Jackson, Miss., Sunday morning, June 23, 2013. The moon, which will reach its full stage Sunday, is expected to be significantly closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) (credit:AP)
(25 of138)
Open Image Modal
The larger-than-normal full moon referred to as Supermoon is seen setting beyond a tree near fishing camps in Akers, La., Sunday, June 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (credit:AP)
(26 of138)
Open Image Modal
A early morning sun rises in Hinds County, Miss., near Jackson, Miss., Sunday, June 23, 2013. However, most public interest is still about the moon, which will reach its full stage Sunday, and is expected to be significantly closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) (credit:AP)
Supermoon(27 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="14" data-vars-position-in-unit="20">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8260397@N06/9120061549" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Vanessa Kennedy" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8260397@N06/9120061549" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="15" data-vars-position-in-unit="21">Vanessa Kennedy</a>)
(28 of138)
Open Image Modal
The larger-than-normal full moon referred to as Supermoon is seen setting beyond fishing camps in Akers, La., Sunday, June 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (credit:AP)
(29 of138)
Open Image Modal
The larger-than-normal full moon referred to as Supermoon is seen setting beyond a refinery in Norco, La., Sunday, June 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (credit:AP)
supermoon(30 of138)
Open Image Modal
A closer, brighter full moon dubbed a "supermoon" is shown around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, June 23, 2013 in this picture made through an amateur astronomer's 5-inch refractor telescope, near Stedman, N.C. (AP Photo/The Fayetteville Observer, Johnny Horne) (credit:AP)
Super Moon, Minarets(31 of138)
Open Image Modal
A full super moon sets behind the top of one of the minarets at the University of Tampa Sunday, June 23, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (credit:AP)
(32 of138)
Open Image Modal
The super moon is seen in the night sky over Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, June 23, 2013. The larger than normal moon called the "Supermoon" happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to earth and is 13.5 percent larger than usual. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) (credit:AP)
(33 of138)
Open Image Modal
A Supermoon rises through a clear sky past a string of yellow lights, in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, June 23, 2013. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expected to be 13.5 percent closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. The "Supermoon" happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to earth. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) (credit:AP)
(34 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Steven Greenstreet)
(35 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:jim forteza)
(36 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Jennifer Jones)
(37 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Heather)
(38 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Marla Brin)
(39 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Ronald L Willialms)
(40 of138)
Open Image Modal
(41 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Brian Champoux )
(42 of138)
Open Image Modal
The 'supermoon' is seen from Mexico city on 05 May 2012. The full moon on this day, the biggest of the year, is at 352.947 Kms, the shortest distance to earth in the year. AFP PHOTO/OMAR TORRES (Photo credit should read OMAR TORRES/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
Singpapore Supermoon(43 of138)
Open Image Modal
SINGAPORE - JUNE 23: A plane passes in front of the haze obscured ' Supermoon' over Singapore on June 23, 2013 in Singapore. The haze eased Sunday with PSI levels stable in the 'moderate' range after a week of record highs. Singapore officials announced they would pursue any local companies found to be involved in the forest fires in Indonesia. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
(44 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Lee Speigel )
(45 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Brian Champoux)
(46 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Lee Speigel )
(47 of138)
Open Image Modal
San Francisco Bay Bridge (credit:Rich van der Linde)
Lincolnia, VA(48 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit: Lewis B. Daniel)
(49 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit: Carl Black)
(50 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Lee Speigel )
Supermoon 2013, Melbourne, Australia(51 of138)
Open Image Modal
This image was created on a double exposure photographic technique, where I first introduced the city background with a 19mm lens and seconds later the moon with a 400 mm lens as seen from the Docklands precinct in Melbourne city. (credit:Ockert le Roux)
Mt. Diablo(52 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:goldone)
Mac n' Cheese Moon(53 of138)
Open Image Modal
St. Cloud MN, 6/22/13. Grabbed my camera and tripod and went to the local park for photos. Braving the mosquitos was worth it, I got this beautiful photo with the moon and the distinct yellow/orange hue it had. (credit:Shaylah Nelson-Thomspon)
super moon in Lincoln AR(54 of138)
Open Image Modal
super moom (credit:Velda Swinford)
(55 of138)
Open Image Modal
Dallas, TX at 9:52 pm. (credit:Tim Brewer)
Moon Purple Haze(56 of138)
Open Image Modal
Fort Lauderdale, FL (credit:Nuala Molloy Moran)
(57 of138)
Open Image Modal
Twin Lakes, Salisbury, Ct (credit:David Freeman)
(58 of138)
Open Image Modal
Over the Bonifacio shrine and the city hall in Manila, Philippines. (credit:Ezra Acayan)
(59 of138)
Open Image Modal
Coast of Singapore (credit:@bellaella7)
Moon in Croatia(60 of138)
Open Image Modal
11:00 pm Saturday 22nd June (credit:Kathy Andew)
Super Moon(61 of138)
Open Image Modal
June 2013 (credit:Michael Lofenfeld)
Harvest Moon(62 of138)
Open Image Modal
Harvest Moon over Monument Valley, UT (credit:Bill Webber)
Super Moon June 22 2013(63 of138)
Open Image Modal
Katy, Texas (credit:Dion Nelson)
(64 of138)
Open Image Modal
Tuscon, AZ (credit:Sean Parker Photography)
(65 of138)
Open Image Modal
Lebanon (credit:Layale Matta)
(66 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Judy Lockhart )
(67 of138)
Open Image Modal
Supermoonrise over Lake Rotorua, NZ. (credit:@MishMichster)
(68 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Navin Sarma )
(69 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Katharina Körner )
(70 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Silvia Gutiérrez )
(71 of138)
Open Image Modal
A statue of ancient Greek Goddess "Athena" is silhouetted against a "Supermoon" in Athens, on Sunday, June 23, 2013. The phenomenon occurs when the moon passes closer to Earth than usual. The event made the moon appear 14 percent larger than normal, but the difference is so small that most skywatchers wont notice. (AP Photo/Kostas Tsironis) (credit:AP)
(72 of138)
Open Image Modal
A supermoon rises behind the minaret of the Ahi Celebi Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, June 23, 2013. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expected to be 13.5 percent closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. The "Supermoon" happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to earth. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
(73 of138)
Open Image Modal
A supermoon is seen behind a tree in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, June 23, 2013. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expected to be 13.5 percent closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. The "Supermoon" happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to earth. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
(74 of138)
Open Image Modal
A supermoon rises next to the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, some 65 kilometers south of Athens, on June 23, 2013. (credit:ARIS MESSINIS/AFP/Getty Images)
(75 of138)
Open Image Modal
A Supermoon rises through a clear sky past a string of yellow and green lights, in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, June 23, 2013. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expected to be 13.5 percent closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. The "Supermoon" happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to earth.(AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) (credit:AP)
(76 of138)
Open Image Modal
A couple hugs at a Lisbon public garden as the biggest and brightest full moon of the year rises behind them Sunday, June 23 2013. The so-called supermoon appeared up to 14 percent larger than normal as it swung closer to Earth Sunday. (AP Photo/Armando Franca) (credit:AP)
(77 of138)
Open Image Modal
A statue of ancient Greek Goddess "Athena" is silhouetted against a "Supermoon" in Athens, on Sunday, June 23, 2013. The phenomenon occurs when the moon passes closer to Earth than usual. The event made the moon appear 14 percent larger than normal, but the difference is so small that most skywatchers wont notice. (AP Photo/Kostas Tsironis) (credit:AP)
(78 of138)
Open Image Modal
A Supermoon, right, rises through a clear sky past a green light hanging a boat, in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, June 23, 2013. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expected to be 13.5 percent closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. The "Supermoon" happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to earth. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) (credit:AP)
(79 of138)
Open Image Modal
SOHO, Manhattan. (credit: Tim Schreier)
(80 of138)
Open Image Modal
A supermoon rises behind a building of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, June 23, 2013. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expected to be 13.5 percent closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. The "Supermoon" happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to earth. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
(81 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Suhaimi Abdullah/Getty Images)
(82 of138)
Open Image Modal
A 'supermoon' rises over Table Rock and lighted cross in Boise, Idaho on Saturday, June 22, 2013. (credit:Kyle Green/Idaho StatesmanMCT via Getty Images)
Supermoon 2(83 of138)
Open Image Modal
Another super moon shot over Mt Diablo (credit:goldone)
Supermoon 2013, Melbourne, Australia(84 of138)
Open Image Modal
This image was created on a double exposure photographic technique, where I first introduced the city background with a 19mm lens and seconds later the moon with a 400 mm lens as seen from the Docklands precinct in Melbourne city. (credit:Ockert le Roux)
Supermoon(85 of138)
Open Image Modal
Supermoon just after sunset - from Sandy Valley, NV (credit:sherbertson)
Super Moon Purple Haze(86 of138)
Open Image Modal
Super Moon Over Fort Lauderdale FL (credit:ChampionWriter)
(87 of138)
Open Image Modal
People look at the biggest and brightest full moon of the year rise at a public garden in Lisbon, Portugal Sunday, June 23 2013. The so-called supermoon appeared up to 14 percent larger than normal as it swung closer to Earth Sunday. (AP Photo/Armando Franca) (credit:AP)
(88 of138)
Open Image Modal
The biggest and brightest full moon of the year rises over Lisbon, Portugal Sunday, June 23, 2013. The so-called supermoon appeared up to 14 percent larger than normal as it swung closer to Earth Sunday. (AP Photo/Armando Franca) (credit:AP)
One with the Moon(89 of138)
Open Image Modal
2013 Super Moon. Photographed in Sloughhouse California (credit:Dianna Spain)
supermoon 2013(90 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="12" data-vars-position-in-unit="18">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25854624@N02/9121824942" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="tacit requiem (joanneQEscober )" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25854624@N02/9121824942" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="13" data-vars-position-in-unit="19">tacit requiem (joanneQEscober )</a>)
(91 of138)
Open Image Modal
Peigon Lake (credit:Kimberly Mallett )
(92 of138)
Open Image Modal
The supermoon as seen from Tripoli, Libya. (credit:Asem Mahmod)
The Supermoon Over Walt Disney World Resort(93 of138)
Open Image Modal
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - JUNE 23: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, the 'supermoon' is seen with the Epcot center geodesic sphere in the foreground on June 23, 2013 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This 'supermoon' is the closest and largest full moon for all of 2013. A 'supermoon' will not occur again until August 10, 2014. (Photo by David Roark/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
(94 of138)
Open Image Modal
A full moon rises through a hazy sky over street lamps, Saturday, June 22, 2013, in Baltimore. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expected to be 13.5 percent closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) (credit:AP)
Aqua Luna(95 of138)
Open Image Modal
Super Moon over Lower East Side NYC (credit:Tim Schreier)
Moon Light(96 of138)
Open Image Modal
Moonlight in Soho. (credit:Tim Schreier)
(97 of138)
Open Image Modal
Mount Christo Rey, El Paso, TX. (credit:y El Pas Portraits, April Melton )
(98 of138)
Open Image Modal
Supermoon rising over the Hollywood Hills on Saturday evening. (credit:Karen A. Romanko )
(99 of138)
Open Image Modal
Cork, Ireland. (credit:Ger O'Connor )
(100 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Branch Freeman)
Perigee full moon over Singapore(101 of138)
Open Image Modal
Perigee full moon over Singapore as the forest fire haze lifts (credit:Daphne Li Si Tan)
Supermoon 2013(102 of138)
Open Image Modal
Venice, Italy (credit:Shauna)
Supermoon - June 23, 2013 - Davao City, Philippines(103 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="10" data-vars-position-in-unit="16">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90412460@N00/9124987363" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Jeff Pioquinto, SJ" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90412460@N00/9124987363" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="11" data-vars-position-in-unit="17">Jeff Pioquinto, SJ</a>)
supermoom over capitol 4092b(104 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="8" data-vars-position-in-unit="14">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22761010@N02/9125707922" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="richcollins77" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22761010@N02/9125707922" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="9" data-vars-position-in-unit="15">richcollins77</a>)
Supermoon 2013(105 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="6" data-vars-position-in-unit="12">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26094932@N04/9123582121" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="mikemgar" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26094932@N04/9123582121" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="7" data-vars-position-in-unit="13">mikemgar</a>)
Well, the rain's kept me from seeing the #supermoon last night or tonight, but I did get a nice view of the #moon the night of the 21st. This is one of my favorite shots I took that night, though I wish to high heaven I had a better camera to capture full(106 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="4" data-vars-position-in-unit="10">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8344964@N04/9122455037" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Adam the Alien" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8344964@N04/9122455037" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="5" data-vars-position-in-unit="11">Adam the Alien</a>)
Super Moon 2013(107 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="2" data-vars-position-in-unit="8">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/37281343@N03/9121935991" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="M.M.Meeks" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/37281343@N03/9121935991" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="3" data-vars-position-in-unit="9">M.M.Meeks</a>)
(108 of138)
Open Image Modal
The moon rises next to the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, Sunday, June 23, 2013, in Chicago. The so-called supermoon appeared up to 14 percent larger than normal this weekend as our celestial neighbor swung closer to Earth, reaching its closest distance early Sunday morning. (AP Photo/Scott Eisen) (credit:AP)
(109 of138)
Open Image Modal
A full moon rises through clouds behind downtown bouldings Sunday, June 23, 2013, in Kansas City, Mo. The so-called supermoon appeared up to 14 percent larger than normal as our celestial neighbor swung closer to Earth, reaching its closest distance early Sunday morning. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
(110 of138)
Open Image Modal
Low-hanging clouds top the area over Lower Manhattan, including One World Trade Center, center, as a moon rises over New York City as seen from The Heights neighborhood of Jersey City, N.J., Sunday, June 23, 2013. The so-called supermoon appeared up to 14 percent larger than normal this weekend as our celestial neighbor swung closer to Earth, reaching its closest distance early Sunday morning. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (credit:AP)
(111 of138)
Open Image Modal
The moon rises between a tent, left, and a ride at State Fair Meadowlands, Sunday, June 23, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. The so-called supermoon appeared up to 14 percent larger than normal this weekend as our celestial neighbor swung closer to Earth, reaching its closest distance early Sunday morning. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (credit:AP)
(112 of138)
Open Image Modal
The moon rises over Tall Ship Windy at Chicago Harbor, Sunday, June 23, 2013, in Chicago. The so-called supermoon appeared up to 14 percent larger than normal this weekend as our celestial neighbor swung closer to Earth, reaching its closest distance early Sunday morning. (AP Photo/Scott Eisen) (credit:AP)
Moon in Croatia(113 of138)
Open Image Modal
11:00 pm Saturday 22nd June (credit:Kathy Andew)
Super Moon 2013(114 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="0" data-vars-position-in-unit="6">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/37281343@N03/9124200822" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="M.M.Meeks" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5baebf34e4b014374e2ee9a6" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/37281343@N03/9124200822" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="1" data-vars-position-in-unit="7">M.M.Meeks</a>)
Supermoon(115 of138)
Open Image Modal
Coventry, England (credit:Mohamad Kari)
(116 of138)
Open Image Modal
A full moon rises behind a statue of an eagle on top a flagpole at the Liberty Memorial World War I museum Sunday, June 23, 2013, in Kansas City, Mo. The so-called supermoon appeared up to 14 percent larger than normal as our celestial neighbor swung closer to Earth, reaching its closest distance early Sunday morning. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
Gettysburg Moon(117 of138)
Open Image Modal
The moon and a cannon from Little Round Top in Gettysburg, commemorating the upcoming 150th anniversary of the battle. (credit:Pamela Cooper-White)
Mustang Island, TX Moon(118 of138)
Open Image Modal
Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the moon struggles to show behind a low cloud cover. (credit:icemama)
Shining Bright Like A Supermoon(119 of138)
Open Image Modal
Zoomed in and got this amazing shot and you can clearly see the dark spots!...View of the supermoon at Springfield, MO around 11:24p.m. (credit:Maria Jones)
Supermoon In The Philippines(120 of138)
Open Image Modal
Taken in our subdivision's open basketball court, Mactan, Cebu Philippines. (credit:Luchi Flores)
Dunking the moon.(121 of138)
Open Image Modal
Henry at Long Beach, CA. (credit:Henrito)
Dunking With The Supermoon(122 of138)
Open Image Modal
Christian at Long Beach, CA. (credit:Henrito)
Supermoon(123 of138)
Open Image Modal
The craters of the moon exposed. (credit:Sandy B)
Supermoonument(124 of138)
Open Image Modal
Washington Memorial. (credit:Campb441)
Supermoon 2013 Over Sounion(125 of138)
Open Image Modal
Canon EOS 450D, Skywatchers ED80. (credit:Elias Chasiotis)
Moon Over The West Elk Mountains(126 of138)
Open Image Modal
As viewed from my backyard. (credit:Floresta)
Super Moon at Ballantyne's Stonehenge(127 of138)
Open Image Modal
Super moon juxtaposed with one of four 'Stonehenge' type features in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, NC (credit:Marcos R. Quintana )
Supermoon On Castle Rock(128 of138)
Open Image Modal
Cody, WY. (credit:Mike Butler )
Supermoon on Castle Rock(129 of138)
Open Image Modal
Cody, WY (credit:Mike Butler)
(130 of138)
Open Image Modal
The moon rises behind the Washington Monument, Sunday, June 23, 2013, in Washington. The so-called supermoon appeared up to 14 percent larger than normal as our celestial neighbor swung closer to Earth, reaching its closest distance early Sunday morning. (AP Photo/NASA, Bill Ingalls) (credit:AP)
Supermoon 2013(131 of138)
Open Image Modal
Super moon over Santa Monica. (credit:Richard C. (_RC1_))
Supermoon(132 of138)
Open Image Modal
Up late last night... Here's my shot of the Supermoon in Oakville. A Super Moon is where a full moon happens at the time the moon's orbit is closest to the earth. I got out to take a few shots last night. These are my favourites. (credit:Kevin Pashuk)
Supermoon Over Lake(133 of138)
Open Image Modal
(credit:Apoorva Jinka (ajinx9))
Florida Moon(134 of138)
Open Image Modal
Ft. Lauderdale, FL. (credit:Jeffery Mullikin (mullikin13))
Cows Jump Over Moon(135 of138)
Open Image Modal
In #southdakota this wkend watching the cows jump over the #supermoon (credit:Sherry Ott (ottsworld))
Supermoonrise(136 of138)
Open Image Modal
Supermoonrise over Lake Rotorua, NZ. (credit:MishMichster)
Supermoon 2013(137 of138)
Open Image Modal
From Boston, MA. (credit:Ram Subramanian (@2RamSubramanian))
British Supermoon(138 of138)
Open Image Modal
From our garden in Wakefield, UK. (credit:HeathersCookies)
Suggest a correction
|
Submit a tip