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electric_blue68

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6. I was extra lucky, and not thinking of it. My friend, and I slept overnight in Monument Valley....

Mon Jul 15, 2024, 02:50 AM

Jul 2024

It was early July 1979. We went to sleep in our sleeping bags around 9PM. We had a full moon.

We other woke up aroind 3:30Aish the moon had set.

And spanning practically most of the sky: the glittering arc that was The Milky Way.
Amazing! Magical!
Within a half hour the faintest stars began to disappear as the faintest light of the sunrise ? 1 1/2+ hours away arrived.

Only regret was not thinking to take a photo. Sure it would have blurry. I'd have perched it on my stomach, and tried several long exposures. Might have been lucky.

Visiting MV was extraordinary even if we hadn't slept over,but oh my goodness what a sublime extra experience!

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The Milky Way will be visible without a telescope this summer. Here are the key nights to watch for. [View all] Judi Lynn Jul 2024 OP

we could see it fine on those - 40F nights in north dakota lol nt msongs Jul 2024 #1

Wow! Had absolutely no idea that could happen there. Whoa! Judi Lynn Jul 2024 #4

I'm back in my Pacific Northwest wilderness fire lookout tower. Bo Zarts Jul 2024 #2

Looking forward to some of your photos. Silent Type Jul 2024 #3

Unbelievable opportunity. That should be an unparalleled view. Best wishes.🌌 Judi Lynn Jul 2024 #5

Exciting! Good Luck! electric_blue68 Jul 2024 #7

I was extra lucky, and not thinking of it. My friend, and I slept overnight in Monument Valley.... electric_blue68 Jul 2024 #6

Can't imagine how intense that experience was. A transcendent moment. Judi Lynn Jul 2024 #8

Oh, thank you so much for your kind words! electric_blue68 Jul 2024 #9

I saw it once SCantiGOP Jul 2024 #10

Alas, that picture is not remotely like PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2024 #11