Category Archives: Moon and Stars

Misty Mountains 1_27_21

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Jabo

In Winter, we usually get a temperture inversion over the Rio Grande Valley. Cold upper level air traps warm air trying to rise up. So the smoke from all the fires folks are using to keep warm, will settle low … Continue reading →

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Another fiery sunset 1_14_21

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Jabo

Along with the waxing crescent moon.

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Ends and beginnings

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Jabo

Final NYE photos and the first sunset on New Years Day.

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Last photos for the year.

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Jabo

The moon, the conjunction and a storm cloud.

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Sunset mish-mash 12_23_20

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Jabo

This evening’s sunset, a lunar close-up and a coyote close by.

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Winter solstice conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn 12_21_20

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Jabo

Jupiter is the larger, brighter object. Next conjunction this close will be in about 375 years. Can’t wait!

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Sunset 12_20_20

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Jabo

Nice sunset brings nature’s Christmas lights to the Sangre de Cristos. And an almost quarter moon up in the pink clouds.

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Moon and planets 12_16_20

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Jabo

Saturn, Jupiter and the waxing crescent moon (in descending order). The two planets will be the closest to each other (called a conjunction) on the Winter solstice, December 21st. It will be another 60 years before they are this near … Continue reading →

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Full Moon Risin’ 11_30_20

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Jabo

OK… this is the actual full moon (the Full Beaver Moon actually). I thought it was yesterday and thanks to other posts on the web, I realized I’m not good at details like reading calendars correctly. Why so many moon … Continue reading →

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Almost Full Moon 11_29_20

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Jabo

Edit: I need better glasses to read my calendar.

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