Moon River

Waxing Gibbous Moon
Sketch and Details by Carlos E. Hernandez

We are experiencing hurricane season (June 1 to December 1) in South Florida and therefore lots of rain. On July 16, 2008 (01:45 U.T.) I was fortunate to experience a break in the clouds which exposed a Waxing Gibbous Moon (12.7 days old) which had a copper glow to it floating within a river of dark blue sky. The clumps of clouds on either side of the Moon had a lavender tint to them. The cloud border west of the Moon had a reddish-orange half arc visible over it. It was a very beautiful sight to behold while fighting off bad weather.

A digital rendering made using Corel Painter X.

I hope to post telescopic observations as soon as possible. My hectic work schedule and weather have prevented me from making them. I look to everyone’s observation in the future.

Carlos