The Sleepless Moon

[CaliforniaPeggy]

A bit of insomnia led me outside to get this view of the waxing gibbous moon. Hope you enjoy!

[John1956PA]

1. I am thinking that the photo was snapped when the moon was at the high point of its arc. n/t

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. I think it was just past that high point.

My insomnia hit at the right moment! And what a crazy shape.

[John1956PA]

3. It would be poetic to say that the peaking moon triggered your insomnia.

I enjoy observing the changing shapes of the moon throughout the course of the seasons. On December 21, the diameter of the half moon was perpendicular with the horizon. On March 21, it was at a 45-degree angle. Here, on May 2, the diameter is halfway between 45 degrees and perpendicular, which it will reach on June 21. Today's date is three months from Candlemas, otherwise known as Groundhog Day here in Western Pennsylvania. Yes, these dates halfway between equinox and solstice (and halfway between solstice and equinox, such as Candlemas) can produce some odd shapes of the moon when its phase it just right, as it is tonight. Thank you for posting your excellent, high resolution photo of tonight's insomnia-triggering moon.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. I thank you for your excellent comments! I greatly appreciate them.

I had a really good time taking the photo.

[John1956PA]

15. I am inspired to write a Facebook post about the "Sleepless Moon"

I, too, woke up last night about when the moon was at the high point of its arc. I proceeded to do some paperwork for a few hours. Before I went back to sleep after 4:00 AM EDT, I saw your post and commented on it. Thanks for your inspiration in developing a backstory for the May 2nd moon.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. Anytime I can assist a fellow traveler, I am happy to do so. Enjoy writing your backstory! nt

[John1956PA]

21. I just woke up from a nap, and my eyes were not yet focused

When I glanced at your message, I misread it as "Enjoy writing g your baloney." Lol! Yes, I did write the b_______, and I posted it on FB. It is in the form of an image/meme. I will try to get it to you. Thanks for all of your inspiring photos and comments.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. I'm on Facebook too! I'll PM you a link to my timeline. Let's be friends there.

[LittleGirl]

4. You too?

I couldn’t sleep last night either.
I hope you are rested today.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. It must be contagious! I'm doing OK, and there are always naps! Hope you'll do well today. nt

[LittleGirl]

18. I soaked in an epsom salt bathtub!

NyQuil tonight for the allergies and should be good to go tomorrow.
We fly to LA Thursday so I’m a little excited!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. Sounds good, my dear LittleGirl! Be well, and enjoy your trip! ♥ nt

[LittleGirl]

20. Thanks! Looking forward to sunny California! nt

[gademocrat7]

5. Thank you, Peggy

For sharing this wonderful photo. Take care.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. You're very welcome, my dear gademocrat7! Thank you for having a look.

I'm glad you enjoyed seeing it.

[judesedit]

6. Another outstanding picture of our moon

Thank you, CaliforniaPeggy

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. Thank you so much, my dear judesdit, for your wonderful comments! nt

[judesedit]

13. You are so welcome. Thank you, CaliforniaPeggy, for always being so pleasant

and sharing your awesome photography with us.

[WalkerinSC]

7. Beautiful pic

well done!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Thank you so much, my dear WalkerinSC, for your comments!

Sometimes I can do something amazing, and last night was one of those.

[George McGovern]

14. Splendid Peggy! Glad you couldn't sleep. Nap(s) today instead?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. Thank you, my dear George!

There will most definitely be a nap this afternoon! Naps are sooooo restorative!