Straight from a work shift at the store, I drove to Destiny USA to catch a late afternoon movie for this week’s review. Dirty Grandpa. DeNiro and Efron. Catch my views here Monday morning. After that solo viewing, I pulled into the driveway of the Little Bitty in our Syracuse city neighborhood of Eastwood tired but ready for dinner with my dear wife Karen.
From the end of my driveway.
Before I raced into the house to greet Karen and Ellie B aka Dogamous Pyle, though, a glance backward over the other side of the street caused me to stop and open my iPad Air for the camera mode.
A big moon had risen at 6:20 p.m. Maybe it is full, maybe it is not.
I firmly believe I am getting better at these shots, though. Putting the street lamp close to the moon helps the clarity of the lunar orb, in my opinion.
In any case, I was glad our Syracuse sky was clear for me to see the moon at all.
How’s the weather in your part of our world today? Were you able to see the moon last night? Do you find yourself drawn to the view of the moon in many phases?
Mark Bialczak 
Glad to read you were snubbed by the storm. The Full Moon in January is called the Storm Moon over here, and it looks like its heralding a storm for us mid-week. More rain. More floods.
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I hope rain and floods skip you just as the big blizzard missed us, Roy. I have my fingers crossed for Liverpool.
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The moon has been pretty amazing here MBM, in the middle of the day! And in the evenings. I just can’t get good pictures here.
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I love how winter moons show up so early, MBC. You are so right about that. ❤
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The moon is in the wrong place for me to see it bro Mark, but I saw the sun today. I get the afternoon sun in my windows, and winter sun is vicious as far as beaming right in your eyes on eye level in late afternoon I know there’s an explanation for that because I remember reading it. Just don’t remember what it said. From my patio window I could see the sun down the south end of the main artery street in this area, so I had that in my eyes most of the afternoon. Didn’t mind at all cause it sure beats the alternative — rain or snow. Most of the time if I see the moon it is early morning rather than early evening.
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The sun in your window is ALWAYS the most precious gift in the winter, sis Angie. ❤
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Sure is bro Mark. Definitely beats the alternative of rain, sleet or snow.
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I love the moon Mark. Hope you had a lovely dinner with Karen after such a long day. ❤
Diana xo
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We had a nice home-cooked meal ready for me, because my dear wife Karen is so special, Diana!
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You are both very good to each other. I think you’re on to something. 😉
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I must say, I was out so much yesterday morning, I didn’t go out at night. I saw no moon. Gorgeous shot!
It’s cold and snowy. I have no idea what the data is, but I’d guess it’s in the 20’s.
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Keep warm, Joey, and beware the full moon tonight. 😮
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The weather is fine here at my blog, Mark. Come visit some time!
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Glad to hear the climate is right for a visit, Ann. I’ll see you soon, my friend.
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SO glad, Majestic Mark.
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Beautiful moon! Does that mean it isn’t snowing in Syracuse? It isn’t snowing here either.
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No snow here either, PJ. 🙂
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I thought maybe it was snowing there since it is snowing in NYC!
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We”re 250 miles northwest, so the storm missed us, PJ.
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Ya’ll are very fortunate! I have been watching this snow storm/blizzard on t.v. news this morning.
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Snowing? NYC has blizzard conditions I just heard! Oh my everyone keep safe and warm!
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We were spared this time, Cheryl. I want all to be safe where they are being blasted.
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The full moon tonight should be amazing with all the white of the snow ! ☺
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May those with the snow be able to enjoy the moon snow, Van.
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glad you were able to capture the beauty of this, i’ve never been able to quite capture it in pictures. weather is in the 30s, with just a bit of snow on the ground here. we are lucky to both have dodged the storm this time around. i heard that the full moon may cause more problems in new jersey along the shoreline as it will cause high tide to rise up even higher and possibly cause flooding problems.
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Oh, I didn’t consider the consequences of the full moon on the shore with the storm. That’s awful. Battle on, folks down there. You are winners, I know.
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Ps; hope you have a great weekend, my friend 🙂
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You as well, my friend. 🙂
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The weather is surprisingly bright here, although cold. I’m still dancing with those frost monkeys!
There’s something relaxing about moon-gazing. I get a bit suspicious of full moons though 😜
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Yes, the full moon makes the frost monkeys dance faster, doesn’t it, Amanda?
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It sure does! 🙂
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