Lunar Eclipse – Escondido, CA, 27 Aug 2026
Moon just peeking over Bernardo Mountain
early stage – Moonrise over Bernardo Mountain
early stage – Moonrise over Bernardo Mountain
early stage – trying to focus on moon through palm branches
early stage – focused more on palm branches
early stage – there was a bit of a glow through the clouds
before maximum – moon was higher and clearer
before maximum – a little over exposed to show clouds in foreground
near maximum – lightened the blacks to expose blood-red quality
near maximum – glow from last bit of sun hitting the moon – not a total eclipse . . .
maximum eclipse – glow from last bit of sun hitting the moon – not a total eclipse . . .
eclipse starting to recede through the haze
clouds out of sight – clear shot of eclipse receding
receding eclipse – still clear
receding eclipse – still clear
receding eclipse – still clear – last shot with the Fuji – time for bed!
big picture w/iPhone – just before turning in . . .
Last edit 27 AUG 2026