Just before sunrise the moon looked like it was resting on the peak outside my window.
Crescent Moon Morning
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I'm a reading specialist and award winning educator from Chicago. While living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for nine years, I spent time hiking on the trails with my Goldendoodle Charlie and friends, writing, working in a literacy program at the Boulder Public Library, and mentoring writers and teachers. I love visiting schools. My books combine STEM and Kindness. "Aliana Reaches for the Moon" a picture book that draws inspiration from the moon and the curiosity of children, inviting children to be creative, explore, and experiment. "An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story" a picture book told in the form of a newscast which skillfully balances the serious subject of forest fires with compassion and humor to help children navigate this important topic through the real events of 2020. I moved to Northern New Jersey in 2025 and am working on new projects. View more posts
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Amazing 😃 lucky to catch that moment:)
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Thanks! Definitely lucky to wake up to find this out the window.
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Awesome! ❤
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Thank you! I was excited to have woken up to this photo opportunity!
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Lovely! I’m always in awe when you can only really see that sliver of light, but you can still see some of the details in the moon behind the shadow.
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Thanks! I know, I think that’s even cooler than the full moon from a science standpoint. It shows how the moon never changes shape but the amount of light reflecting is what changes. #proudnerd
#teacherlife
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I’m not enough of a nerd to know if this is even possible (showing my ignorance here), but… this makes me wonder if anyone has played with the dark sky photography concept, but with the moon when it is full dark. I may have to go research.
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New moon (when the moon isn’t visible because there is no reflection of light from the sun) would be hard to find/film in the sky. To the best of my knowledge you wouldn’t be able to do it but if you find out otherwise, PLEASE let me know! I love learning new things.
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Okay, I did a little poking and it seems that because it is so dark you can’t see it enough to even try. Boo! I was hoping for something cool.
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I’m sorry you were disappointed, but I’m glad to know what I had learned is still correct.
The days leading up to new moon, which is tonight, are the best chance to see the bright crescent with the shadow of the whole moon.
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I really kind of knew this, I just also thought it would be possible, especially since you can get a camera to show so many more stars than your eyes can see when you do the dark sky photography. Live and learn!
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Wow
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Thanks! It’s a magical shot and happened by chance that I woke up and looked out at the right time!
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Often of an early morning I’ll stand at the bus stop (waiting for a bus!) And gaze up at the moon, and I can honestly say I’ve never seen a crescent such as this. Spectacular!
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Oh wow! Thank you. I’m fortunate that I caught it at the right moment.
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