A Low Moon? - Blu-ray Forum

UFAlien · 08-26-2009, 02:17 AM

Well I just saw something pretty interesting. Here in western MA, the moon just set. At 9:50 PM. Wait, what?

Seriously, I'm usually awake well past midnight, and at, like, 4 AM, it'll still be pretty high up. This has been the case very recently - including, you know, yesterday. It also had a neat orange/red tint today ^^

Anyone else at all notice this? Can someone offer me the scientifical explanation?

Also, here are the pictures I managed to take, in between about 9:35 and 9:50.

toef · 08-26-2009, 02:48 AM

It means it's going to be warm tomorrow.

Or so they say.

tommyboy81 · 08-26-2009, 03:02 AM

Could this mean it's the end of the world already?

Please no. I love my job.

brettallica · 08-26-2009, 03:56 AM

The fact that you said "scientifical explanation" makes me think you really don't want to know what the actual answer is and are just showing us some cool pics. Correct me if I'm wrong, though, and I'll "let" you know the answer.

repete66211 · 08-26-2009, 04:07 AM

It's called the lunar cycle. You'll go over it in your high school science classes.

Sylin · 08-26-2009, 04:20 AM

I don't often cite Wikipedia as a source for science, but...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_cycle

brettallica · 08-26-2009, 04:21 AM

It's actually caused by something called the Ponzo Illusion. Here's a good article put into layman's terms about that: http://unmuseum.mus.pa.us/exmoon.htm

...and of course some Wikipedia action (or else this "research" just wouldn't be complete):

Wiki #1 (Ponzo Illusion)
Wiki #2 (Moon Illusion)

brettallica · 08-26-2009, 04:24 AM

To clarify: the reason it looks so large (which I now see what never part of the original question — egg on face for me) is because of the effects/illusions mentioned above in my last post.

UFAlien · 08-26-2009, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brettallica

The fact that you said "scientifical explanation" makes me think you really don't want to know what the actual answer is and are just showing us some cool pics.

Okay, someone's onto me!

Seriously, as soon as I noticed it I went on the internet and it took all of four minutes to figure out what was happening. But still, pictures

MaCruz · 08-26-2009, 12:38 PM

I think it has to do with summer coming to an end where days are becoming shorter again.

That's what I think...

It's almost Fall again!

08-26-2009, 04:07 AM	#5
repete66211 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kansas City area Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:196 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	It's called the lunar cycle. You'll go over it in your high school science classes. Last edited by repete66211; 08-26-2009 at 04:23 AM.

08-26-2009, 12:38 PM	#10
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	I think it has to do with summer coming to an end where days are becoming shorter again. That's what I think... It's almost Fall again! Last edited by MaCruz; 08-26-2009 at 12:43 PM.

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08-26-2009, 02:17 AM	#1
UFAlien Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:475 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:29	A Low Moon? Well I just saw something pretty interesting. Here in western MA, the moon just set. At 9:50 PM. Wait, what? Seriously, I'm usually awake well past midnight, and at, like, 4 AM, it'll still be pretty high up. This has been the case very recently - including, you know, yesterday. It also had a neat orange/red tint today ^^ Anyone else at all notice this? Can someone offer me the scientifical explanation? Also, here are the pictures I managed to take, in between about 9:35 and 9:50.

08-26-2009, 02:48 AM	#2
toef Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2008 Location:Isla Nublar 4K collection:230 Blu-ray collection:546 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	It means it's going to be warm tomorrow. Or so they say.

08-26-2009, 03:02 AM	#3
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	Could this mean it's the end of the world already? Please no. I love my job.

08-26-2009, 03:56 AM	#4
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	The fact that you said "scientifical explanation" makes me think you really don't want to know what the actual answer is and are just showing us some cool pics. Correct me if I'm wrong, though, and I'll "let" you know the answer.

08-26-2009, 04:20 AM	#6
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	I don't often cite Wikipedia as a source for science, but... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_cycle

08-26-2009, 04:21 AM	#7
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	It's actually caused by something called the Ponzo Illusion. Here's a good article put into layman's terms about that: http://unmuseum.mus.pa.us/exmoon.htm ...and of course some Wikipedia action (or else this "research" just wouldn't be complete): Wiki #1 (Ponzo Illusion) Wiki #2 (Moon Illusion)

08-26-2009, 04:24 AM	#8
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	To clarify: the reason it looks so large (which I now see what never part of the original question — egg on face for me) is because of the effects/illusions mentioned above in my last post.

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