Old Faith-Full Moon


Scheduled to illuminate the landscape throughout the night tomorrow,
October's 2009 bright Full Moon will also be called the Harvest Moon.
Traditionally, the Harvest Moon is the Full Moon closest to the autumnal
equinox. But in this vacation snapshot, the Full Moon could be called the
"Old Faith-Full Moon". Taken on September 4, the picture combines the
regularly occurring lunar phase with Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone
National Park, named for its dependable erruptions. Shining on the well
known geyser's towering pillar from behind, the moonlight creates an eerie
halo surrounding convoluted shapes. Faithfully, the Full Moon itself is
bright enough to be seen through the dense swirling steam near the top.

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