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Milky Way Moon rise

During the week of beach trekking between Rio Grande and Chuí municipalities, a beautiful phenomenon emerged daily: the rising of the (almost) full moon at sea. Away from the light pollution of urban areas, the Milky Way above enchanted the view, until it was gradually dimmed by the glow reflected by our natural satellite.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
Camera: ILCE-6000
Copyright: © Matheus Hobold Sovernigo