The Moon and The Star

@Jenaisle (14078)

Philippines

March 24, 2023 7:35am CST

I went out for an evening stroll with my granddaughter and I saw this beautiful image up in the sky. I couldn't help but get a photo of it. I wished though that I had a better camera to capture the beauty of it all. The round small "ball" is actually a star and the bright thing below it is a quarter moon. The image is not so clear because of the wind and the clouds. The star shone brilliantly just on top of the moon and I was wondering if it was some sort of omen. Whether good or bad omen, I'm not sure. What do you think? Have you seen anything like it before? I welcome all your comments. Thank you.

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@LadyDuck (473955)

• Switzerland

24 Mar 23

It happens, it depends how clear is the sky and if the neighbors turn off the lights in the garden.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

24 Mar 23

This is another more general view, from the hospital building in our street.

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@LadyDuck (473955)

• Switzerland

24 Mar 23

@Jenaisle We have this kind of sky during summer, right now the brighter stars are at the opposite position of the moon.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

25 Mar 23

@LadyDuck Yes, I wish I could see the night sky in Switzerland, perhaps it looks different from another POV?

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@velvet53 (22548)

• Palisade, Colorado

25 Mar 23

I have never seen anything like this. It is way cool.. I see a nose and a mouth but no eyes. Sorry my imagination got out of hand.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

25 Mar 23

Now, that you've said it. Yes, it looks like that too. Perfect lips, if I may say so.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

26 Mar 23

Indeed, it would be perfect.

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@velvet53 (22548)

• Palisade, Colorado

25 Mar 23

@Jenaisle I see some dark shading around the mouth area. They must be lips. Good for you. Now if we could just find the eyes. lol

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@allknowing (145274)

• India

25 Mar 23

That is a pretty views. I never get out in the night - must try one day.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

25 Mar 23

Night scenes are also wonderful, especially the sky.

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@allknowing (145274)

• India

25 Mar 23

@Jenaisle They surely are. I must get out. It is easy as I can see the sky right at the entrance door.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

25 Mar 23

@allknowing Is it still rainy days in India?

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@sjvg1976 (41966)

• Delhi, India

24 Mar 23

I never noticed it. I will see it in the sky today.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

25 Mar 23

Hopefully, you can witness it as well.

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@rebelann (113912)

• El Paso, Texas

24 Mar 23

That shot is really pretty good, it is not easy to get heavenly shots unless you have a camera with a powerful zoom lens.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

25 Mar 23

I hope I got the best shot, but this is the best I could get from my iPhone.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

26 Mar 23

@rebelann Same here, these are occurrences that should be captured on cam. But recently, I saw many photographers, who took a picture of it. Image credit: Joan Bondoc.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/photos/60509

https://www.pna.gov.ph/photos/60509

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@rebelann (113912)

• El Paso, Texas

25 Mar 23

Yes, iphones can only do so much. I wish I could afford one of those cameras with the really powerful zoom lenses but they are extremely expensive

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@YrNemo (20254)

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25 Mar 23

It looks like a smiling face with one eye only. (Cute & funny!)

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

25 Mar 23

Yes, @velvet53 also said so, but nose and smiling face.

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@velvet53 (22548)

• Palisade, Colorado

26 Mar 23

@Jenaisle We have a start of a perfect face.

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@RebeccasFarm (94527)

• Arvada, Colorado

24 Mar 23

Oh my gosh Jenaisle..this is simply so wonderful.

Yes I have but not got a photo of it!

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

25 Mar 23

Thank you. It's only from an iPhone.

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@jstory07 (143847)

• Roseburg, Oregon

29 Mar 23

In the summer you can sometimes see the moon and lots of stars.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

29 Mar 23

That's true. and the view is spectacular.

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@wolfgirl569 (115761)

• Marion, Ohio

24 Mar 23

Great photo

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

25 Mar 23

Thanks.

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@rakski (135685)

• Philippines

24 Mar 23

The sky is clear tonight

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

25 Mar 23

Yes, it was, I took this from my evening stroll.

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@rakski (135685)

• Philippines

25 Mar 23

@Jenaisle awesome

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@LindaOHio (188220)

• United States

16 Apr 23

That's quite a photo. I've never seen anything like it.

@pitsipeahie (5188)

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25 Mar 23

I've read it in the news, that it would be a rare sight in the sky on March 24-25, if I remember it right. Brightest planet Venus hides behind the moon. But sadly, I wasn't able to see it. Not sure if there's still another one coming in the next days.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

25 Mar 23

So, it was not a star. It was the planet Venus. My mistake. That's why it was big and very prominent than the other stars. Thank you for the information.

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@pitsipeahie (5188)

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25 Mar 23

@Jenaisle That was what I have read, if I'm not mistaken too,

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@Icydoll (36713)

• India

24 Mar 23

Great shot ! I have seen like this before . I always fail to capture moon

the quality lacks .

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

25 Mar 23

Thank you. I should have prepared a cam with a good zoom in lens.

@MarieCoyle (43635)

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25 Mar 23

I love your picture. A moon and a shining star is always enjoyable in my little world. Good job.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

25 Mar 23

Thank you. They are great things for photography indeed.

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