Photo of the Week: Sturgeon Moon

Deep red circular moon with blackish shadows shines in the black sky.

The first of two full moons this month rose on the first day of the month. And our southeast Michigan area thankfully had clear skies! I kept looking toward the southeast for the moon rising, but I was in an area where tall trees were blocking the sky. It wasn’t until around 11PM Eastern Daylight… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Sturgeon Moon

Photo of the Week: Hunter’s Moon Rising Over Lake Erie

Partially obscured pink full moon rises over the horizon, tree tops in the background. Canada Geese and lotus pads in the foreground of the calm Lake Erie waters.

With cloudy skies moving through our area all afternoon and evening, I didn’t think I would have any chance of seeing October’s full moon, also known as Hunter’s Moon. Along with only four other people, I positioned myself at the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area headquarters parking lot. Which has a clear view to the… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Hunter’s Moon Rising Over Lake Erie