It takes peace and nourishing environment to set on a journey of turning pages.

So grateful and proud! #books #reading #fediverse
#goodreadsyearinbooks

My 2026 Open Social Web Predictions: includes fediverse predctions focuesed on work being done by: @dansup @surf @Mastodon @piefedadmin @ghostexplore @rimu @activitypub.blog @anewsocial @fedify @fed.brid.gy @altstore See what you think. What did I miss? https://www.timothychambers.net/2025/12/23/my-open-social-web-predictions.html

The moon 🌜🙌🏼

The Moon is slowly drifting away from us, about 3.8 cm, or about 1.5in, per year, which means that, in 600 million years, a total solar eclipse will no longer be possible.

The reason it’s drifting away is basically the tides. The Moon is slowly escaping because it’s stealing a tiny bit of Earth’s rotational energy every day.
It’s like the world’s slowest, most polite breakup.

In this picture, the Moon is captured in its waxing gibbous phase, glowing vividly against the black canvas of space. The illumination reveals a wealth of surface detail, from jagged craters to vast lunar plains.

Prominently visible are several major features: Mare Imbrium (Sea of Showers) in the northwest, Mare Serenitatis (Sea of Serenity) just southeast of it, and Mare Tranquilitatis (Sea of Tranquility) further east, the historic Apollo 11 landing site.

These dark, basaltic plains formed from ancient volcanic activity, and contrast sharply with the brighter highlands. Surrounding them are notable craters, like Copernicus, with its dramatic rays, Tycho near the southern region with its bright splash pattern, and Plato, nestled near Mare Imbrium.

The interplay of light and shadow across these features gives the Moon a textured, almost tactile appearance, showcasing its complex geological history and making this phase ideal for lunar observation.

📅 28JUL2012
🚩 Antwerp, Belgium
📷 Canon EOS + 300mm
✨ No AI was used in this picture.

#astrophotography #moon #space #universe #monochrome #photography #apollo