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Green moon, unusual effect

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malachitegreen · 01/04/2024 00:00

The green malachite dust thrown up in North Africa by recent storms is having an unusual effect on the view of the moon from Earth, making it look green. Currently a waning gibbous moon, so quite a large surface to show up the green against. It is quite faint though, so you need to look carefully. You can cut out some of the white glare by looking at it through sunglasses, or a glass of white wine, which all make the green a lot more apparent. It is a bright, vivid green if you catch it at the right angle through the right type of glass

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malachitegreen · 01/04/2024 00:07

It is particularly clear now, while there is a break in the clouds

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isitbananatimealready · 01/04/2024 00:12

Thick cloud here unfortunately. I like looking at the moon, but there's no chance at the moment. Thanks for the thread though.

SabreIsMyFave · 01/04/2024 00:16

Just popped outside. Sky is a bit cloudy. Can't see the moon, or any stars. Sad

Thanks anyway @malachitegreen I will look before I go to bed, and tomorrow! Smile

JaneJeffer · 01/04/2024 00:24

Happy April to you @malachitegreen 🌕

malachitegreen · 01/04/2024 00:27

o @JaneJeffer you blew it! 😀

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Aparecium · 01/04/2024 00:35

Good one! (Possibly overdid it with the glass of white wine 🤣)

SabreIsMyFave · 01/04/2024 00:37

BOLLOCKS! You got me! 😆 Brilliant! 👏

The joke will be on you though @malachitegreen if the clouds clear tonight, and the moon is green! 😂🍏 (That is an apple coz I can't find a green moon emoji!) Grin

UpsideLeft · 01/04/2024 00:49

Good one

I was just about to look out of the window duh Easter Blush

ADoggyDogWorld · 01/04/2024 01:11

UpsideLeft · 01/04/2024 00:49

Good one

I was just about to look out of the window duh Easter Blush

And me, god I am a thicko.

Grin
JaneJeffer · 01/04/2024 01:19

malachitegreen · 01/04/2024 00:27

o @JaneJeffer you blew it! 😀

Soz Grin

LadyWiddiothethird · 01/04/2024 01:23

In bed and read this,thought that’s interesting but I can’t be arsed to leave my bed to look.😂🤣

SnowFrogJelly · 01/04/2024 01:34

Is this a wind up

SnowFrogJelly · 01/04/2024 01:35

Nice one! Grin

ADoggyDogWorld · 01/04/2024 06:43

Bumping for the morning crew Grin

SparePantsAndLego · 01/04/2024 06:57

I just read the OP, set a reminder on my phone to look tonight. Read further. Deleted reminder. 😂
Excellent @malachitegreen!
Now to find a way to get DS when he wakes…

Willmafrockfit · 01/04/2024 06:59
Gin
SabreIsMyFave · 01/04/2024 10:58

SparePantsAndLego · 01/04/2024 06:57

I just read the OP, set a reminder on my phone to look tonight. Read further. Deleted reminder. 😂
Excellent @malachitegreen!
Now to find a way to get DS when he wakes…

I did this too. Grin Said to myself I would keep looking through the night, if I get up for a wee. Grin

SparePantsAndLego · 01/04/2024 13:18

SabreIsMyFave · 01/04/2024 10:58

I did this too. Grin Said to myself I would keep looking through the night, if I get up for a wee. Grin

@SabreIsMyFave I’m delighted to not be alone on this 😂

SabreIsMyFave · 01/04/2024 15:46

SparePantsAndLego · 01/04/2024 13:18

@SabreIsMyFave I’m delighted to not be alone on this 😂

😆 NOPE. I fell for it hook, line, sinker, rod, and copy of the Angling Times!

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