Two Images of October 2017 Harvest Moon Over Okinawa

Last Night We Celebrated

There was a big festival, known as Kangetsusai, in Kin Town, under the almost full moon.

Of course, I was out there, with a camera and, extremely busy.

Everyone kept offering me alcoholic spirits to enjoy, along with them.

But, I don't drink, when using the camera. It's against my religion, I guess.

The moon, wasn't quite 100% round. It was 98 or 99% if, you ask me.

Knowing, it would appear more full tonight, I got outside early.

This photo was taken at 6:23 PM using the Pentax 300 MM and a 1.4 converter.

A Few Minutes Later

Clouds would come and go and, a second series of shots might not have happened.

Going back downstairs, I switched to a Sigma 50-500 MM lens with a converter.

Stretched out all the way, the lens gave me 700 MM of focal length.

It was 6:39 PM, when this photo was taken. Notice, the change in the color of the moon.

If, you want to catch the moon, appearing orange, don't be 16 minutes late.

More about the Harvest Moon

This Week the Harvest Moon Will Shine for You

Grab the Cameras and Telescopes

It's time to start dusting off and cleaning lenses.  Make a wish for clear skies, too.

If you're not a moon gazer, look for a festival, taking place, near your home.

In Okinawa, Japan, so many places celebrate the event, I have to decide where to go.

From my office, in Kin Town, I can walk to the Full Moon Matsuri.

There is also, I big Moon Viewing shindig at UNESCO Shurijo Castle, in Naha.

It's always a good idea to check the schedule for the full moonrise, in your area.

But, when they tell you it happens on Thursday, September 19, 2013, don't believe them.

Get out there and check the sky, a few nights before and after, like I do.

If it rains or clouds roll in, on the scheduled full moon,  you may have a better luck, seeing it.

Links with Moon Facts and Rising Times

 

 

Check these sites for more information on the Harvest Moon

Full Moon Calendar 2013

National Geographic

Space Dot Com

Wunderground

UNESCO Shuri Castle Under a Full Moon

Harvest Moon An Annual Event At Shurijo Castle Okinawa

People don't just watch the full moon when they have that Harvest Moon viewing event at Shurijo Castle in Okinawa, Japan.

There's all kinds of entertainment like music and dancing.

But, I think most of the crowd shows up to help select the king and queen for the 

Annual Coronation Ceremony.

That's about the time I sneak outside the main courtyard walls.

And go shoot the moon !

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