Venus and Crescent Moon 12-26-11

 VENUS and the CRESCENT MOON

December 26, 2011

Venus and the waxing Crescent Moon were very prominent in the south-western sky just after sunset. Most of the photographs were taken at the Fire Island National Seashore. Moon set was around 8pm with Venus following soon after. 

Total Lunar Eclipse over the Pacific Ocean

Total Lunar Eclipse

On December 10, 2011 there was a Lunar Eclipse visible in the Western US. At 3am I was on a Los Angeles, CA beach photographing the Eclipse over the Pacific Ocean. I was able to see the Eclipse into totality before lost it in the morning sunrise. 

First Half of the Lunar Eclipse

Last Half of the Lunar Eclipse before losing it in the Sunrise