Last One

I spotted this morning's Moon immediately when I stepped outside.  Here is what I saw.

This picture was taken on Friday, September 14, 2012 from the deck on the back porch of my house in Moody at 5:15am.  In the black sky, this tiny sliver jumped right out at me.  I observed it as being bright white in color and believe that the flash from my camera is giving it the red color that you see here.  This is a view of the Moon giving off its smallest illumination.  Tomorrow will be the New Moon with no illumination. 

Check It Out

This morning I saw the Moon after several attempts as I waited for the clouds to disperse.  Here is what I saw.

I took this picture on Thursday, September 13, 2012 from the deck on the back of my house in Moody at 5:05am.  This sliver represents one of the last days of the waning Moon before it reaches the New Moon Phase where there will be no illumination.  There were clouds all around the Moon this morning, but eventually I was able to get a good picture.

Got It

After searching for about an hour, I finally got a picture of the Moon.  Here it is.

This picture was taken on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 from the deck on the back of my house in Moody at 5:35am.  It is a very cloudy morning with limited visibility in the sky.  The Moon is crescent shaped and continues to wane.  I caught a break in the clouds and was able to get a clear view of the Moon.

A Few Clouds

Finding the Moon this morning proved a little more challenging that I thought it would be.  Here is what I saw.

This picture was taken on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 from the deck on the back of my house in Moody at 4:30am.  There were some clouds in the sky, and I had to wait a few minutes to get a good shot.  The waning Moon was buried in that sea of clouds, but it was still pretty to see.

Right There

When checking for the Moon tonight, I found it immediately.  It was right there in the sky.  Here is what I saw.

This picture was taken on Monday, September 10, 2012 from the deck on the back of my house in Moody at 2:10am.  It is a clear night with not a cloud in sight.  The only thing to see is the Moon and a few stars and planets in the very far off distance.  The Moon continues to wane in illumination.

Crystal Clear

It is a crystal clear night making viewing the Moon very easy.  Here is what I saw.

I took this picture on Sunday, September 9, 2012 from the deck on the back of my house in Moody at 12:45am.  There were no clouds in sight, and I had a perfect view.  The Moon looks as if someone has taken a bite out of it.  It is pretty though.  The illumination is continuing to decrease as the Moon moves toward the New Moon phase later this week.

There It Was

After several attempts to see the Moon, I was finally able to get a decent picture.  I watched the Moon gradually rise, and while I could see it behind a bunch of clouds, there was no way to get a good picture.  And then, all of a sudden.....there it was!!  Here is what I saw.

I took this picture on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from the deck on the back of  my house in Moody at 12:30am.  The Moon was surrounded by clouds but was clearly visible.  Tonight, we are able to see the Last Quarter Moon as it continues to wane giving less and less illumination. 

Easy Find

Finding the Moon tonight was easy, for a change.  Here is what I saw.

I took this picture on Thursday, September 6, 2012 from the deck on the back of my house in Moody at 11:40pm.  There were no clouds or stars near the Moon tonight.  Once again, the picture is orange while the Moon appeared a very bright white as I actually viewed it.  The Moon continues to be waning as we approach the Last Quarter Moon.  I can tell that the Moon rise is getting later because each night I am able to see the Moon at a lower point in the sky when looking at approximately the same time.  I still have not been able to find the Moon in the morning hours and am looking forward to being able to see that view as well. 

A Clear Night

Finally - a clear night!!  I found the Moon with ease tonight.  Here is what I saw.

I took this picture on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 from the deck on the back of my house in Moody at 10:20pm.  The illumination continues to be waning, and the Moon is becoming less and less visible.  The orangish color is from the camera's flash.  It was bright white as I observed it.

A Flash

It is another very cloudy night.  I happened to be looking outside for the Moon after numerous attempts, and in a flash, it appeared.  Unfortunately, within seconds it was gone again.  I got the best picture that I could.

This picture was taken on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 from the deck on my back porch in Moody at 11:30pm.  The clouds are very thick tonight, and this view was only visible for a few seconds.  I will try to see it again in the morning before it sets.  Hopefully some of the clouds will have dissipated by then allowing for a better view.  

Finally Found It

After being unsuccessful at locating the Moon last night due to storms in the area, I wasn't holding out much hope for tonight.  We are still experiencing rain showers.  But, I finally found it.  Here is what I saw.

I took this picture on Monday, September 3, 2012 from the deck on the back of my house in Moody at 11:25pm.  You can see the clouds surrounding the Moon, and I was very fortunate to be able to see it as the clouds briefly dispersed.  This waning Moon view shows the Moon's illumination lessening from the Full Moon a few nights ago.  It is still beautiful despite the clouds.  After only one night of missing it, I am amazed at the difference from my last picture!  It certainly doesn't look like a Full Moon anymore.

Breathtaking!!

Tonight's Moon looks fantastic!!  It is difficult to distinguish it from the Full Moon from yesterday.  Here was my view tonight.

This picture was taken on Saturday, September 1, 2012 from the deck on the back of my house in Moody at 8:00pm.  The sky has sporadic clouds, but the Moon is clearly visible.  It almost looks like it is on fire.  Technically, this is supposed to be a waning Moon as it will gradually decrease in illumination.  I cannot detect any real difference from last night's Full Moon.  Regardless of the actual phase, this is a breathtaking view.