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Half Moon Collection (#3)

"Captivating Half Moon: From Saturn's Dione to Tranquilitatis and Beyond" Gazing into the vast expanse of space, Cassini captures an awe-inspiring image of Saturn's moon

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Tranquil seas against rising moon in a starry sky, Crete, Greece

Tranquil seas against rising moon in a starry sky, Crete, Greece

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Tranquil seaside and Mons Klint cliffs against rising moon, Denmark

Tranquil seaside and Mons Klint cliffs against rising moon, Denmark

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: View of the Moons north pole

View of the Moons north pole
This view of the Moons north pole is a mosaic assembled from 18 images taken by Galileos imaging system through a green filter as the spacecraft flew by on December 7, 1992

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Artists concept of Ceres, a large asteroid

Artists concept of Ceres, a large asteroid
The crescent moon past first quarter in color, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Female musculature performing half moon yoga pose

Female musculature performing half moon yoga pose, pink background

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Half-moon

Half-moon

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Tranquil lake against starry sky, moon and falling meteorites, Russia

Tranquil lake against starry sky, moon and falling meteorites, Russia
Tranquil lake and trees against starry sky, moon and falling meteorites, Moscow region, Russia

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Moon rising over tranquil lake in misty mountains

Moon rising over tranquil lake in misty mountains

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Altarpiece of St Emidio, polyptych, detail of the the Virgin and the Saints (Saint Paul

Altarpiece of St Emidio, polyptych, detail of the the Virgin and the Saints (Saint Paul
XIR898190 Altarpiece of St Emidio, polyptych, detail of the the Virgin and the Saints (Saint Paul, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Etienne and Saint Paul, from left to right)

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Going Home at Curfew Time

Going Home at Curfew Time
BAL5708 Going Home at Curfew Time by Palmer, Samuel (1805-81); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Crescent moon and a star at the top of a minaret, Sinaw, Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman

Crescent moon and a star at the top of a minaret, Sinaw, Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Minaret with a golden crescent moon, Bahla, Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman

Minaret with a golden crescent moon, Bahla, Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Waxing crescent moon, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Waxing crescent moon, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
exclamation mark folded out of paper, origami style

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: HENRY HUDSON (d. 1611). English navigator

HENRY HUDSON (d. 1611). English navigator
HENRY HUDSON (d.1611). English navigator. The Half Mooon acending the Hudson River in September 1609. American book illustration, late 19th century

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Golden half moon in the center of Argun, Chechnya, Caucasus, Russia, Europe

Golden half moon in the center of Argun, Chechnya, Caucasus, Russia, Europe

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Kitchen knife with half moon blade on chopping board with tomatoes and cucumber

Kitchen knife with half moon blade on chopping board with tomatoes and cucumber

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Half Moon C018 / 1768

Half Moon C018 / 1768
Half Moon. Optical image of a half Moon as seen from Germany

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Pylons and moon, Navajo Generating Station, near Lake Powell and Antelope Canyon, Arizona

Pylons and moon, Navajo Generating Station, near Lake Powell and Antelope Canyon, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Camel silhouetted below the moon at night, Erg Chebbi Desert, Sahara Desert near Merzouga

Camel silhouetted below the moon at night, Erg Chebbi Desert, Sahara Desert near Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Silhouette of a camel in the desert at night, Erg Chebbi Desert, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Silhouette of a camel in the desert at night, Erg Chebbi Desert, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: St. Magdalena, Val di Funes, Trentino-Alto Adige, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

St. Magdalena, Val di Funes, Trentino-Alto Adige, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: USA, Oregon, Bend. Frosty aspen branches frame a half moon in Bend, Oregon

USA, Oregon, Bend. Frosty aspen branches frame a half moon in Bend, Oregon

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: USA, Utah, Monument Valley. A half-moon greets the dawn near Brighams Tomb in Monument Valley

USA, Utah, Monument Valley. A half-moon greets the dawn near Brighams Tomb in Monument Valley, Utah

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: HUDSON RIVER, 1609. Native inhabitants near the mouth of the Hudson River venture forward in

HUDSON RIVER, 1609. Native inhabitants near the mouth of the Hudson River venture forward in canoes to greet the expedition of explorer Henry Hudson, at anchor aboard the Half Moon, September 1609

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: HUDSONs SHIP: HALF MOON. Henry Hudsons Half Moon on the Hudson River in 1609

HUDSONs SHIP: HALF MOON. Henry Hudsons Half Moon on the Hudson River in 1609. Line engraving, American, 19th century

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: THE MAN IN THE MOON. Wood engraving, American, 1849

THE MAN IN THE MOON. Wood engraving, American, 1849

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. DeValdezs Galleon springs her foremast and is taken by Sir Francis Drake

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. DeValdezs Galleon springs her foremast and is taken by Sir Francis Drake. The Lord Admiral with the Bear and Mary Rose pursue the enemy who are in the form of a half moon

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The Spanish Fleet against Fowey, drawn up in the form of a half moon

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The Spanish Fleet against Fowey, drawn up in the form of a half moon, and the English fleet pursuing. The defeat of the Spanish Armada, The Second Day

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: HENRY HUDSON (d. 1611). English navigator. The Half Moon at Yonkers. Wood engraving, American, 1854

HENRY HUDSON (d. 1611). English navigator. The Half Moon at Yonkers. Wood engraving, American, 1854

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: HUDSONs HALF MOON. Henry Hudsons Half Moon ascending the Hudson River in 1609

HUDSONs HALF MOON. Henry Hudsons Half Moon ascending the Hudson River in 1609. Colored engraving, 19th century

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: View of snow covered coastal mountains, Half Moon Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

View of snow covered coastal mountains, Half Moon Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) adult, braying, close-up of head, Half Moon Island

Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) adult, braying, close-up of head, Half Moon Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Flying skeleton

Flying skeleton, computer enhanced X-ray

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Optical image of a waxing half moon

Optical image of a waxing half moon
Waxing half Moon. Optical image of a waxing half Moon. The Moon is said to wax when it is increasing in apparent size. This stage in the phases of the Moon is known as the first quarter

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Optical image of a waning half moon

Optical image of a waning half moon
Waning half Moon. Optical image of a waning half Moon. The Moon is said to wane when it is diminishing in apparent size. This stage in the phases of the Moon is known as the third quarter

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Bodes Moon drawings of 1792

Bodes Moon drawings of 1792. These drawings were made by the German astronomer Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826), and are labelled in German

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: EXPL2A-00189

EXPL2A-00189
Hudsons ship " Half-Moon" leaving Amsterdam for the New World, 1609. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageHalf Moon Collection: Eroded rock formations with moon in the sky, Mystery Valley, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

Eroded rock formations with moon in the sky, Mystery Valley, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America




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"Captivating Half Moon: From Saturn's Dione to Tranquilitatis and Beyond" Gazing into the vast expanse of space, Cassini captures an awe-inspiring image of Saturn's moon, Dione. As the Turkish national flag flutters proudly in the breeze, we are reminded of the celestial beauty that lies beyond our own planet. On a clear night in Nosara, Costa Rica, Central America, the nearside half moon reveals its enchanting features - Maria, Crisium, Fecunditatis, Tranquilitatis and Serenitatis, and is a sight that leaves us spellbound as we witness this celestial wonder against the backdrop of Linocut Abstract #7. In a dreamy embrace with Teddy by our side, we witness Jupiter setting over Mount Moran. The half moon casts its gentle glow upon the majestic mountains and frozen lake below in Grand Teton National Park. January 2022 becomes etched in our memories as nature paints an exquisite masterpiece before our eyes. Across continents and oceans lie hidden gems like Half Moon Caye in Lighthouse Reef atoll within Belize's Caribbean Sea. An aerial view unveils its pristine beauty as turquoise waters caress its shores under the watchful gaze of a half-moon sky. Closer to home in Italy's Trentino-Alto Adige region stands Gruppo delle Odle amidst autumnal larches. Their golden hues blend harmoniously with mountain impressions painted across South Tyrol's landscape. Nature whispers her secrets through every leaf and peak illuminated by a crescent-shaped companion above. From Leshnice to Rio de Janeiro's bustling slums near Copacabana Beach, humanity finds solace beneath the radiant glow of a half-moon sky. In these diverse corners of the world, it serves as both guide and muse for those who seek solace or inspiration amidst life's challenges. The captivating allure of the half moon knows no bounds.