Lunar Phases Collection

Lunar Phases
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Planisphaerii Coelestis Hemisphaerium Meridionale, from Atlas Coelestis, pub
3075763 Planisphaerii Coelestis Hemisphaerium Meridionale, from Atlas Coelestis, pub. 1706 (hand coloured engraving) by Allard

Dramatic moon behind St Marys Lighthouse illuminated at night on Whitley Bay, England
Dramatic moon behind St. Marys Island Lighthouse illuminated at night on Whitley Bay and a shooting star in the night sky; Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Half moon illuminated in a dark sky with details of the surface; South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Sculpture of a seaman at ships wheel with a crescent moon over the ocean
Sculpture of a seaman at a ships wheel with a crescent moon over the ocean; Seaham, Durham, England

Glowing moon in a blue sky
Last Quarter Moon, waning crescent, in a clear blue sky; Germany

Black sky and full moon
Black night sky and full moon glowing white; Binh Lap, Vietnam

Super Wolf Moon 2019
Scenic view of the Super Blood Moon before the eclipse over the Chugach Mountains in Turnagain Pass, South-central Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Galileos drawings of the phases of the moon, based on observations through his telescope

A diagram showing the phases of the Earths moon

Four phases of the moon

Composite image of lunar eclipse
August 28, 2007 - Composite image of Lunar Eclipse from Greens Lake, Victoria, Australia

A composite showing the moon before the eclipse and during totality phase
A composite image showing the moon before the eclipse and during totality phase

Gibbous Moon

Waning moon series

First quarter moon

Total lunar eclipse with eclipse motion trail
October 27, 2004 - Total lunar eclipse with eclipse motion trail, near Gleichen, Alberta, Canada

A composite showing different stages of the 2010 solstice total moon eclipse
A composite image showing different stages of the 2010 solstice total moon eclipse

Progress of the International Space Station as it crosses the face of the moon
January 4, 2012 - Multiple images of the International Space Station flying over the Houston area have been combined into one composite image to show the progress of the station as it crossed

Lunar eclipse taken on April 15, 2014

Lunar eclipse
On February 20, 2008, sky gazers from the central Pacific to Africa saw the full Moon turn a striking red as it passed into Earthas shadow

Waxing gibbous moon

Composite image of lunar eclipse, Victoria, Australia

Total lunar eclipse taken on December 10, 2011

Digital composite of total lunar eclipse
October 27, 2004 - Digital composite of total lunar eclipse taken from Alberta, Canada

Layers of Earths atmosphere, brightly colored as the sun sets over South America
Bay of Bengal, April 14, 2012 - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52)

Waxing moon in pink clouds
April 5, 2014 - The waxing moon as seen from Australia (it looks upside down compared to the view from the northern hemisphere) and seen in the evening twilight sky among pink sunset clouds

Celestial planispheres, 1772 C016 / 4386
Celestial planispheres. 18th-century astronomy diagrams centred around planispheres of stars and constellations. The northern celestial hemisphere is at left

Phases of the Moon, 1790
Moon phases. 18th century French document showing the phases of the moon, from full (pleine) to new (nouvelle) and back again. Lunar phases occur because the Moon reflects the light of the Sun

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"Lunar Phases: A Celestial Dance in the Night Sky" The Planisphaerii Coelestis Hemisphaerium Meridionale, from Atlas Coelestis, pub, takes us on a mesmerizing journey through the captivating lunar phases. As we gaze upon this dramatic moon behind St Marys Lighthouse illuminated at night on Whitley Bay, England, we are reminded of the enchantment that lies within our celestial companion. In the midst of a dark sky, a half-moon emerges and gracefully illuminates its surroundings. A sculpture of a seaman at the ship's wheel stands tall with a crescent moon over the vast ocean—a symbol of guidance and exploration under the watchful eye of Luna herself. A glowing moon adorns a serene blue sky, casting its ethereal glow upon all who behold it. In contrast, against an ink-black canvas, a full moon reigns supreme—its luminosity commanding attention as it bathes everything below in an otherworldly light. The Super Wolf Moon 2019 captivated hearts worldwide with its majestic presence—an astronomical event that left us awestruck by nature's grandeur. The Planisphaerii Coelestis Hemisphaerium Meridionale from 1706 serves as testament to humanity's enduring fascination with lunar phases throughout history. Galileo's meticulous drawings immortalize his observations and deepen our understanding of these celestial phenomena. A diagram showcasing Earth's moon phases reminds us that even though they may seem constant from afar they can ever-changing as our satellite orbits around us. From waxing to waning and back again—the four phases of the moon remind us of life's cyclical nature. Just like our lunar companion undergoes transformations in its appearance each month, so do we experience growth and change along our own journeys through time. As we contemplate these diverse images capturing various aspects of lunar beauty and transformation, we are reminded of the profound connection between Earth and its celestial companion.