"Mushroom moon" - eclipse mirage
Taken by Sylvain Chapeland on November 19, 2021 @
Jura mountains, France
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I was on top of the Jura mountains to watch the setting moon partially eclipsed above a sea of clouds. From this continental place the view is limited by some peaks 166km away and -0.9° below the local horizon. During winter time, high pressures keep the humidity down at home in the plain, but it's usually clear above the temperature inversion layer.
I was not expecting much from the eclipse, as the moon was only in the penumbra when it set. However, it was a lucky day with dramatic atmospheric effects and extraordinary distortions. The "mushroom" view was obtained when the moon center was -1°32' below the horizon at 6h44m40s UT.
The "official" moon set time from the planetarium software at this location was 6h40m37s... I got over 7 minutes of extra observing time before it vanished completely :)
It was well worth the hike !
Here's the full animation:
https://vimeo.com/647726043
And the "wide angle timelapse":
https://vimeo.com/647833049
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