Photo of the Week: Waning Crescent Moon at Sunrise

A crescent moon can be seen in blue sky, with the horizon lit up with gold and orange colors as the sun rises. In the foreground are dark silhouettes of tops of leafy trees/

When I got up early one morning last week to listen for a Great horned owl at a nature area (yes, I heard it!), I enjoyed a gorgeous autumn sunrise with golden colors lighting up the blue sky.

And had the added bonus of seeing the waning crescent moon.

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Photo of the Week: Northville River Park

Looking north from one of the pedestrian bridges, the Rouge River tumbles over rocks. Along the shoreline, is a Mallard foraging. Bright red and gold maple and oak trees as well as flowering native plants line the shoreline. Bright blue skies and white fluffy clouds in the background.

A beautiful fall day with blue skies, bright sunshine, cool temperatures, and the beginning of fall color change in maples and oaks made for a wonderful walk along the trails of Northville River Park.

Opened only a few months ago in June 2026, the downtown park replaces a longtime privately owned horse race course.

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