Friday, September 25, 2015

Waxing gibbous moon

I captured these images of the waxing gibbous moon on Wednesday 23 September
This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon

The phase lasts around seven days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. On Wednesday night it is 72% illuminated
The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has it’s roots in the Latin word "gibbosus" meaning humpbacked

I'm linking my post to Skywatch Friday here



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7 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure25 September, 2015 10:04

    These arebrllliant shots Jo.I canot get shots likke these.

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  2. eileeninmd25 September, 2015 11:19

    Hello Jo, these are awesome moon captures! Well done! Have a happy day and weekend ahead!

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  3. diane b25 September, 2015 13:58

    great shots and info.

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  4. EG CameraGirl25 September, 2015 14:55

    I didn't know gibbous came from the root word for hump backed...but it sure does make sense!

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  5. MadSnapper25 September, 2015 15:00

    my post today is the same moon but 3 days later than yours and look at the change in 3 days

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  6. fredamans25 September, 2015 17:45

    Amazing moon shots!

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  7. Gattina25 September, 2015 18:36

    Amazing moon pictures ! so clear !!

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