Fun After Dark

Full Moon

Since living in Boston, Worcester and New York City over the past 4 years I've realized how dark things get in Vermont.  There are about 3 streetlights along the half mile stretch on my home's road, and that's about it for light pollution.  No neon signs, few lit homes.  Taking an astronomy class at Clark, I realized how few stars you can see in Worcester compared to Vermont.  Crystal clear darkness is all you'll find on most nights.  And when the moon does come out, there is no other light-source competing for it, and so it feels like it lights up the whole world.  That's what this photo here caught.  From the pitch black forest below you can see the transition to a bright, regal purple sky, all thanks to the moon's reflection.