Seeing the moon in the middle of the day
By Torunn
@Torunn (8607)
Norway
January 9, 2021 4:32pm CST
Some days ago, Danielle @VivaLaDani13 commented on how seeing the moon in the middle of the day is a bit odd. Next day the moon was hanging over the hill I can see from my window, this picture is taken between 10AM and 11AM (as it's light, it can't be earlier)
Do you spend time looking at the sky during the day or night? Is there something you'd really like to see? Or something weird that you've seen?
I'm planning to go out of town when it's a bit lighter to see if I can get a good view of the Milky Way.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
26 May 21
Tonight's moon was quite large but if I were to take a pic of it I'm sure it wouldn't look fantastic.
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@Torunn (8607)
• Norway
26 May 21
@MarshaMusselman It was some kind of super moon, wasn't it?
It's tricky, it is easiest to take the picture when it's not too dark, but it looks better when it's dark.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
10 Jan 21
@Torunn Thank you for tagging me in your post. Such a beautiful photo of the moon! 
I do spend quite a bit of time looking up at the sky but more so in the night time as I like to see if I can see a shooting star or anything moving up there. Sometimes I wish every now and then all the street lights could turn off for just a little bit to lessen the light pollution to see the night sky better!
I do spend quite a bit of time looking up at the sky but more so in the night time as I like to see if I can see a shooting star or anything moving up there. Sometimes I wish every now and then all the street lights could turn off for just a little bit to lessen the light pollution to see the night sky better!2 people like this
@Torunn (8607)
• Norway
10 Jan 21
Yes, it's a lot light pollution here too. I see the stars much better from the stables, but the view there is north-west and for the Milky Way I think I need south or south-east.
I don't think I stayed out to see the stars when I was in Australia. Must do that next time, 'cause it'll be a bit different.
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@Torunn (8607)
• Norway
11 Jan 21
@VivaLaDani13 I've seen some great pictures from up in the mountains, with the Milky Way and lot of other stars. I think it's like that in many countries.
Australia has a lot a outback, hasn't it? It should be possible to find somewhere without lights, and hopefully without too many dangerous creatures.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
11 Jan 21
@Torunn aw no! Seeing the Milky Way would be lovely!
I hope you can! Many years ago, my dad was dating someone and her parents owned a farm. We stayed on that farm and slept outside and the sky was so beautiful! Saw so many shooting stars. The closer to the country you are, the better to see the night sky.
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@cherigucchi (14876)
• Philippines
10 Jan 21
That is a wonderful sight to behold.
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@cherigucchi (14876)
• Philippines
10 Jan 21
@Torunn I agree. It is such a lovely sight.
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@Deepizzaguy (102927)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Jan 21
I like looking at the sky during the daytime and seeing the moon as well as the sunshine.
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@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
10 Jan 21
@Torunn This happens here too, not so often and not so ‘close’ but it is sometimes seen.
We didn't hear from each other during the holidays, I wish you a Happy New Year, all the best to you and your family! 
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@Torunn (8607)
• Norway
11 Jan 21
@LowRiderX Yes, that's really nice, when it hangs low on the horizon and looks bigger than normal.
I like full moon in the winter, it doesn't get as dark as on a new moon
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@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
10 Jan 21
@Torunn Thank you! Here sometimes the moon is so low and nice to see, I have the impression that I can reach it with my hand
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@GardenGerty (160696)
• United States
10 Jun 21
Two nights ago I was out after dark. It looked as though there were a million stars. Many more than I remember. I am fortunate to live somewhat rural. I love your image of the moon.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Jan 21
'm told i spend too much time doin' so :) i'd thought i'd seen the moon hangin' out't odd times 'n 'twas perplexed. found 'twas not the moon here, but a planet. which 'twas reassurin' 's i'd wondered how the moon'd traveled so fast, lol.
livin' out'n the country, barrin' cloud cover, our skies're quite glorious 't night. most all phenoms can be witnessed, so i'm fortunate fer that. great pic!
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@Torunn (8607)
• Norway
13 Jan 21
Yes, that's one thing I miss in town. It's not a huge town, but light pollution is still all over the place. Too cold to hang out to check the Milky Way now, but in some months I'm going to try.
There was a couple of planets some weeks ago I think. Jupiter and Saturn. I think I saw them, big and different colour from the stars.
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@Torunn (8607)
• Norway
14 Jan 21
@crazyhorseladycx I forgot my DSLR every night the days the planet were visible. And I can't find my tripod!
I can find a lot of other things, many which I had forgotten I have, but the things I need. Spent 1.5 hours looking for my winter jacket this morning. Even colder today, so I needed the big jacket.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
14 Jan 21
@Torunn ugh, light pollution. the bane 'f society, but which 'tis felt necessary. don't blame ya not hangin' out'n frigid weather fer such.
yepperz, saw 'em fer 3 nights straight, though 'twas not able to get any e'en semi-decent pics 'f such. here'd be me complainin', but i couldn't get 'nough back light to capture such.
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@moffittjc (121604)
• Gainesville, Florida
5 Feb 21
There are some days where I put in super long hours at work that I see the moon hanging low in the western sky when I'm driving to work in the morning, and then later that night when I'm driving home from work I can see it rising in the eastern sky. Pretty cool seeing a setting moon and a rising moon in the same day.
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@Torunn (8607)
• Norway
5 Feb 21
That's nice!
Do you still work in two places? Or is it super long work-day in one place?
I've walked to work at sunrise and back at sunset quite a few times, but since the sun rises late and still sets early, that's not very impressive at the moment.
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@Torunn (8607)
• Norway
13 Feb 21
@moffittjc Cool! That explains the long work hours too. Right now I'd get sunrise while walking to work and sunset while walking back, but I'm not sure I'll walk to work or work from the couch. Hmm ....
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@moffittjc (121604)
• Gainesville, Florida
7 Feb 21
@Torunn I still work in two different places. I'm enjoying both jobs, so I decided to keep working at both. They're fun to be at, not at all like what I experienced in my previous 20 years of work.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
22 May 21
I enjoy looking at the sky and especially the clouds and all to formations. When I'm working I can view the sunsets which I also appreciate.
You should write a new post when you interact with others you might find you make a wee bit more here that way.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
13 Feb 21
Great shot! The moon seems so huge. I’ve had several times also of having chanced upon a daytime moon and taking photos of it.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
13 Feb 21
@Torunn You’re right - when you take photos of the moon at night, it’s dull as there’s nothing to complement it. That is why I love taking sunrise shots. Sunsets are difficult for me to chase.
@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
13 Feb 21
We get day Moons too. I like seeing the Moon in the sky. I like cloud cover for I ride the bus for it's pleasanter.
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