Harvest Moon
It rose, fiery red, behind Motril, jutting out into the Mediterranean.I thought at first it must be the setting sun as it was so low in the sky, practically touching the sea, and coloured thus after a day of tanning its many worshipers on the beach and by the poolside.
But no, Motril is to the east, and even climate change hasn't made the sun set in the east.
It hung tantasingly low for several minutes before deciding to slowly rise to allow others to see it in its breathtaking new crimson coat.
The dog, normally cuddled close to me, sat alone and stared at this lunar spectacle silently and pensively.
As it rose high in the sky, it slowly undressed itself of its red ridinghood cape and stood in its naked splendour for all to admire.
Not a cloud in the sky curtained its performance.
Even the stars took a backstage role, allowing it take centre stage on its night, the night of the Harvest Moon.
Comments (47)
Tenner, i am chilled most of the time
Map, it's a pity you didn't see it. It was spectacular. I think i must have had a front row seat
Last night I could see the bright moon light from my bedroom.
Raphael, i don't know enough about your junk to write about it
Thanks for that CC. I didn't google it as it just looked and felt like harvest moon. At least that is still to come
Mimi, it must gave been lovely around Ronda.
Tenner, i come here every year to hang out with friends and enjoy the weather and lifestyle. It's a beautiful country.
Freedom, I'm pretty much drama-free
Molly,
Red, i knew
Luke, Only the humans are howling
The forest fires from California and Montana have made the air hazy here. The setting sun the other night was a bright red orange color. Then a little while later a nearly full moon rose, not as brightly as the sun, but a huge orange orb hanging low in the sky.
Was a spectacular evening, celestially speaking. :)
Stunning description. ........for both images!
If i were one to get embarrassed i think now would be the time for blushing...but I'm not,
so
And you're right, I'm ripe for the picking now
Our Northen visitors find them fancinating.
Wouldn't mind being one of those people who travel abroad and pick fruit for their room and board. ......Woofers, I'm sure they're called. ........Woof Woof! !
Well you might have your fancy glowing red Latino moon, but tonight in Ireland we have the Northern lights! !!
I'm outside the house now keeping dry under an extra strong umbrella!
Any minute now, any minute now
I knee they were seen regularly on Donegal but not so far south
I doubt you'd blush much eithet
Leaving the skylight blind pulled so I might wake during the night to strange happenings outside
Enjoy your moon