A Celestial Bookend to the Day

Some days are framed by celestial events. Today was one of them. I caught the last glimpse of the full moon as it set this morning, a pale, detailed orb against the early darkness.

The Wolf Moon setting just after 6 AM,
seen from our home in Lakewood.

The Night Before the Wolf Moon

There's a special kind of anticipation on the night before a full moon. It hangs in the sky, just a sliver short of perfect, a brilliant preview of the main event.