Panorama of sunset and sunrise on solstices and equinoxes at Deer Lake State Park

[Beach Runner]

I too am fascinated by the sunsets in SoWal. From our home we see the sunsets over the Gulf in the cooler months and the sunsets from over rooftops in the warmer months. The earliest I've seen the sun totally disappear while watching from our home is 4:44 PM CST.

Sunsets have a special meaning for me because my birthday is on the first full day of winter. The winter solstice makes me happy because the days start getting longer -- out of darkness and into the light on my birthday.

My Daddy was a sunrise person. I was Daddy's girl. I've never been a morning person, but when I'd hear him get up early, I knew he was watching a beautiful sunrise. So I'd get up and watch it with him. He loved going to the beach just to watch sunrise over the water.

Thanks, Caroling, for sharing your beautiful documentation with us.

 

[scooterbug44]

Have to get up over an hour before sunrise to get to the ramp and set up. The best pre-dawn walk was in March when the whole surf was phosphorescent, glowing and sparkling eerie greenies. So it is worth it and you are welcome. I loved the stars last night and at the eclipse too. We have a great skyview on our beaches. Can't we come up with another event? What's the treasure map?

I think you should alert us to any celestial events so we can arrange more - though as we discussed last night, it is like herding cats made of jello to coordinate this group. ;-)

 

[Lake View Too]

I think you should alert us to any celestial events so we can arrange more - though as we discussed last night, it is like herding cats made of jello to coordinate this group. ;-)

...not sure we need much coordination: just go to your nearest beach access, look up, (take photos if necessary) enjoy.

 

[scooterbug44]

I don't know much about it, so I like someone there who can actually tell us what we are looking at/for and when.

Otherwise I think planets are slow-moving planes and see multiple "Big Dippers."

 

[GoodWitch58]

I think you should alert us to any celestial events so we can arrange more - though as we discussed last night, it is like herding cats made of jello to coordinate this group. ;-)

 

[GoodWitch58]

I don't know much about it, so I like someone there who can actually tell us what we are looking at/for and when.

Otherwise I think planets are slow-moving planes and see multiple "Big Dippers."

are you familiar with The Great Courses? I just got the sale catalog today and they are offering their class, Our Night Sky, for $19.95. It is usually $199.95. I am ordering it and the one on weather. The Great Courses. Sale ends l-27-11.

 

[Rita]

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Caroling - Your panorama is impressive! Thanks for sharing...


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