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“Hunter” Moonrise

Desert Hunter Full Moon Rising

Tonight’s full moon is the traditional Hunter’s Moon.

This is the full moon that immediately follows the Harvest Moon. Historically, because the fields had already been reaped under the harvest light, hunters could easily spot deer, foxes, and other animals coming out to glean the remaining stubble, helping them stock up on meat and provisions ahead of the winter months.

The photo I took from the courtyard turned out wonderful! The high contrast against the twilight sky and the silhouettes of the saguaro, ocotillo, and desert trees frame the bright Hunter’s Moon perfectly. Click on the image to enlarge.

October 25, 2026 by Arizona Astronomy Photography 0

Relaxing

Tucker and Sheba Relaxing

It is a rare sight indeed to see these two at a standstill. Since we introduced Sheba into our household a few weeks ago, she has been a whirling dervish along with Tucker, who has been eager to play her little games.

We were in the office watching TV when I noticed these two laying in formation on the cool tile floor after almost continuous romping around elsewhere in the house. I took this photo while they were still laying down but shortly afterwards, they were up and at it again.

Sheba is the first actual puppy we have adopted since Bear and Moon were puppies in Torrance many years ago. And, even then, the two shepherd/lab mix puppies were quite docile compared to the animation of these two when they are going at it.

Click on the image to enlarge.

October 17, 2026 by Critters Family 0

Rachel Rain

We have been getting rain from the tropical depression Rachel on and off since yesterday afternoon with some heavy showers. I took the above photo from our front door at about 10:48 AM during some of the moderate rainfall.

It has also been quite windy with perceived gusts of up to 35mph or so. So far, the worst has just been mild flooding which quickly runs off into the Casandro wash just south of our location. I expect that the catch basin behind Casandro Dam is getting quite a bit of runoff from the wash west and southwest of us.

Thus far, we are high and dry inside our little home in the desert. We don’t expect any of the really heavy stuff which, according to the radar map, is west and northwest of us along the Colorado River basin.

Yet He [God] has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; He provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.
— Acts 14:17 (NIV)

October 11, 2026 by Arizona Climate 0

Harvest Moon

2026 Harvest Moon

Tonight’s full moon is the “Harvest Moon” of lore. At this time of year, the moon rises rapidly into the fading twilight, thus providing extra illumination for farmers to bring in the sheaves or whatever. For us, it’s an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in the evening as the moon rises high and casts Moonshadows.

The tranquility of our desert place and the peace we enjoy is a major benefit with which the Lord has endowed us. Praise God Almighty.

Camera: Canon R10 mirrorless with 100-400mm lens.

September 26, 2026 by Arizona Astronomy Photography

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