Friday, October 19, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
Moon closest to Earth 2012
This weekend's full moon will also be the largest this year, making it 30% brighter than usual
Weather permitting, it's worth having a look at the full moon tonight.
What makes this weekend's full moon special is that it coincides with the moon being closest to Earth. To be precise, the moon passes around 15,300 miles closer to our planet than average on Saturday night.
This closest approach to Earth - also called perigee - follows within minutes of the moon phase turning full. The effect of this coincidence is a stunning sight called the "supermoon".
Not only will the moon appear 14% larger this weekend, but also will it appear some 30% brighter.
Those living along the coast should also notice a difference in tidal levels. This weekend's spring tide caused by the supermoon is the result of 42% more tidal force being exerted on our oceans than during the spring tide in two weeks' time.
NASA astronomer Tony Philips pointed out on his NASA web page: "The full Moon has a reputation for trouble. It raises high tides, it makes dogs howl, it wakes you up in the middle of the night with beams of moonlight stealing through drapes."
"If a moonbeam wakes you up on the night of May 5th, 2012, you might want to get out of bed and take a look," he added.
This is my catch :)
Weather permitting, it's worth having a look at the full moon tonight.
What makes this weekend's full moon special is that it coincides with the moon being closest to Earth. To be precise, the moon passes around 15,300 miles closer to our planet than average on Saturday night.
This closest approach to Earth - also called perigee - follows within minutes of the moon phase turning full. The effect of this coincidence is a stunning sight called the "supermoon".
Not only will the moon appear 14% larger this weekend, but also will it appear some 30% brighter.
Those living along the coast should also notice a difference in tidal levels. This weekend's spring tide caused by the supermoon is the result of 42% more tidal force being exerted on our oceans than during the spring tide in two weeks' time.
NASA astronomer Tony Philips pointed out on his NASA web page: "The full Moon has a reputation for trouble. It raises high tides, it makes dogs howl, it wakes you up in the middle of the night with beams of moonlight stealing through drapes."
"If a moonbeam wakes you up on the night of May 5th, 2012, you might want to get out of bed and take a look," he added.
This is my catch :)
Monday, April 23, 2012
Failed attempt..... Zeuzzzz,,,,
I was trying to catch this lightning for almost one hour. But all time wasted as the timing and picture was really poor.
I almost got this nice shot, but unfortunately the lightning was hiding behind that tree.. grrr......
I almost got this nice shot, but unfortunately the lightning was hiding behind that tree.. grrr......
Monday, March 19, 2012
4th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2012
The Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is back in 2012. This yearly event gathered most of Hot Air Balloon enthusiasm around the world such as from Malaysia, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam, and few others.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
MotoXpo
On last 26th February 2012, I've got a chance to visit first and only Motor Expo in PWTC.
In Summary, not many participation from main motor's vendor due to first ever event held.
I hope to see more vendors in coming event.
Below are some pictures taken. Enjoy!
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In Summary, not many participation from main motor's vendor due to first ever event held.
I hope to see more vendors in coming event.
Below are some pictures taken. Enjoy!
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