The Moon Jumped Over Venus and Jupiter

I walked outside with the dogs just before dawn and discovered the  moon. Below her was Jupiter and further on down, just above the ridge of the mountains, was Venus. 

The dark side of the moon was visible against the sky as well as the bright sharp crescent from the sunlight. 

Crescent Moon November 16, 2017

As I took a breath my camera would spread the light of the moon in beautiful patterns. 

To me this makes a white rose effect.

I enjoyed sharing this with you. 

DeborahMoonMoen

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Until next time,

 Remembering that we live under the same moon is a great thought to have as you enjoy the night sky. You can look at the moon and send love, peace, or well-being and imagine the energy, the moonlight, delivering your blessings.

Winter Moon Venus Star

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Photograph taken December 7, 2015

WINTER MOON VENUS STAR :

This morning early  at 6 pm it was 22 degrees. I spotted the sharp points of the moon and a bright light below it. Venus ! My heart stirred and butterflies fluttered in my stomach. I wrapped myself in soft thick polar fleece and stepped outdoors to photograph the spectacle.  

A rooster crowed, a few porch lights glisten in the dark and the cold air smacks the fringes of my face and fingertips. I bend down low to see what is underfoot and brace myself against the garden fence. Click *

It is very dark at pre-dawn as this moon is a waning crescent, 25 days old and nearing the new moon s phase where the light from the moon diminishes and the twinkle of distant long ago starlight remains.

This morning the light of the moon glitters against the fog crystals above. They name this moon of December Winter Moon or Cold Moon. It is said to be in Scorpio at this time.

I appreciate so much these heavenly bodies watching over us while we sleep and while we go about our day. They bring mystery and beauty and a way to keep track of our place on this spinning planet.

How many ways has man used the moon and the stars to help him plant, travel, navigate, create stories, and celebrate ?

How do you appreciate Nature?

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Here is the haiku I wrote this morning. you may use it to personalize your greeting card* with credit, ( my name)

Haiku ~ by DeborahMoen

Winter Moon rises

A bright Venus converging

Owl calls in the dark

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Until next time  please note: we will be sleeping under the same moon.

Deborah "Moon" Moen

Nature Lover, Writer, Philosopher, Photographer, Teacher

 This cosmic image comes on greeting cards, tote bag, pillow, shower curtain, t-shirt, and duvet cover. Very cosmic.