Perigee Moon Over Orcas Island Mountains

By Lin McNulty|2011-03-20T20:52:37-07:00March 20th, 2011|4 Comments

Moonrise on Saturday, March 19, as photographed by Damien Stark.

The perigee moon witnessed last night is about 30 percent brighter than usual, because the moon’s path is closest to the earth, as opposed to the apogee. The last perigee moon occurred in 1993.

Island photographer Damien Stark took this photo at the Outlook Inn in Eastsound.

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4 Comments

Jan Koltun Titus March 21, 2011 at 2:01 pm

What an imaginative photo! That’s so characteristic of Damien!
Susan Scott March 21, 2011 at 5:13 pm

I was entranced by that moon and would love a copy of Damien’s stunning photo. Is that possible?
Kandis March 22, 2011 at 10:07 am

So beautiful, Good job Damien, Thank you for your talent
Kathleen Lunde March 22, 2011 at 3:16 pm

Marcia and I want one as well!

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