The
moon, from a nature lover's point of view, has been magnificent this week - a true September classic, hanging low on the horizon and dominating the sky. Of course, from an astronomer's point of view, the full moon rates less highly. Deep-sky observers often wish the moon would disappear, entirely, and even lunar observers with their
telescopes prefer the moon only partially full. Still, I've had fun this week with my tiny
Nikon 5x15 monocular. As I pedaled home last night, lights flashing on my bike, I turned the little
monocular on the moon and was rewarded with a rich palette of whites and grays of many shades. Can't remember when I've seen a full moon any prettier. Amazing what even a tiny optic can do.
