Supermoon by Barb Leopold
Tonight (19 March 2011) we witnessed a full moon over South Australia, but it wasn’t just any old full moon. It was bigger and brighter, and appeared larger as the moon made it’s closest approach to Earth in 18 years.
Scientists estimated the “supermoon” rising in the east at sunset appeared 14 per cent bigger and 30 per cent brighter at its peak. I shot this image near Nairne, in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia. Sky colours as seen, no enhancement.
This image featured in South Australian Artists in March 2011. Thank you moderators!
Comments
So glad so many caught it.. I saw it.. thought wow.. and laid back down! Could kick myself .. but will keep an eye out tonight.
Love the addition of the branch…beautiful!
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Is this the Supermoon of last night? I love how you’ve composed this. very inspiring
Gorgeous, waiting for her to appear above Sofia tonight :)
Lovely shot Barb.
Really, really lovely shot!
Fabulous shot Barb….I saw it coming up last evening, and such a beautiful clear night to view it!
great wonderful beautiful moon!!!!!what a great shot !!
Just fabulous !!
This is FABULOUS!!!