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In October 2015 was a much heralded "Super Blood Moon" - where not only was there a lunar eclipse, but it was closer to Earth than usual, increasing t...
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In October 2015 was a much heralded "Super Blood Moon" - where not only was there a lunar eclipse, but it was closer to Earth than usual, increasing the brightness by about 14%. Here in Scotland the Earth's shadow crossing the moon caused it to turn red about 3am. What I hadn't banked on was the amount of fog about, which created an eerie atmosphere and didn't help with clarity.
So I drove higher into the hills to get above it, found a nice spot overlooking the valley, and settled in for the wait.
Although I got a photo of sorts, I wasn't that happy with it. The fog was still making itself felt a bit, which meant I couldn't get a razor sharp image. And because it was so high in the sky, I couldn't place it in the context of the landscape, which would have made a more interesting photograph.
However, once the moon did move into the Earth's shadow, it stopped being a source of light pollution and all the stars became much clearer. In the end my favourite shot of the evening (of should that be morning?), I took with when I turned my camera in the opposite direction, looking back down the fog-filled valley.
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