Monomad Blood Moon

I was just about to go to bed when a friend who is also visiting Devon came in from the garden, after a sneaky cigarette asking, "what was that moon thing you were on about? When the clouds part I can see a bit of red. Is that it?"

So, very excited, I rushed out into the garden and, although due to the clouds, I'd missed the eclipse which was to be the longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century, I did get to see a red aura and a brilliant moon.

This is not the best shot obviously, taken as it was with my phone, but I absolutely love it. Soooo exciting.

Can you see the red?

And . . . what is the white spot below? Do you know @molometer? Is it a star or a planet?

I can't tell you how chuffed I am to have captured this with my phone. 😁 😁 😁

This is my unexpected entry to @brumest's monomad contest.

^{(You can find out more about the contest by visiting @monchromes).}

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