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Tuesday 10 June 2014

Not quite a full moon

No have to wait for June 13th for that, and June 27th for the new moon, that`s when I set my tide clock in the beach chalet. At high water which is 12.12 pm I set the clock pointer to the top. (the 12 o`clock position)
Looking at my photo enlarged the edge of the moon in shadow is quite well defined with peaks and troughs




     A tide cycle is about 12.5 hours all down to the gravitational pull of the sun and moon this is not a normal 12 hour clock mechanism but one which takes 12.5 hours for a full revolution

7 comments:

  1. So which camera did you use to take this one?

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  2. Canon 40D 10 Mp with a 70-300mm Lens. Your FZ72 with it`s massive zoom would be ideal for a moon shot

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  3. We were down your neck of the woods yesterday David. We walked passed all the chalets, terrific day, only about 3 of them being used. What a waste we thought, especially as we are on the waiting list for one. Sensational picture of the moon btw.

    Jean x

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  4. Jean I agree it is such a waste and they are £3,000 PA to rent you must have passed us by we were down No14 if your passing

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    1. We'll look out for you next time. We've moved up the list quite fast so far, so perhaps we will be seaside neighbours soon.

      Jean x

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  5. Great photo of the moon, lets hope there's a clear view on the 13th, I feel some photo opportunities coming up!

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