The full moon of Saturday, March 19 was just 356,575 kilometers away, making it the biggest and brightest full moon since 1993.
The “supermoon” phenomenon occurred because the moon was in its full phase and just 50 minutes past perigee – the point of its orbit that brings it closer to Earth.
I took this photo using a 500mm lens from my back patio.
We had about 275 kilometres to travel today but we were not rushed and today’s drive felt very comfortable and relaxed. Perhaps it was the coffee in Wanaka that we waited 20 minutes to get. The young barista in the cafe was working hard and she had our coffees up as fast as she could […]
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Victoria is home to a vibrant arts scene that is mostly celebrated in Melbourne. However, the regional art galleries around the state, and especially in Geelong, Ballarat, and Bendigo, hold their own unique charm and serve as important cultural hubs. These galleries not only showcase exceptional national art but also provide an opportunity to see […]
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Happy New Year to all our friends and readers. It’s very hot here in Melbourne today – 37C (100F) and tomorrow is forecast to be 38C. The best thing to do on days like these is to be inside with the Aircon on, watch the cricket (2nd day of the 5th test match between Australia […]
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Our Camry’s just ticked over 320,000km. A year or so and we’ll be able to say we’ve driven to the moon!