Danny Ellender Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 What is the strange ring coming off the moon at the 11oclock position on the moon tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) Hi and welcome to the forum. The ring effect is caused by the illumination of the mountains that surround the Sinus Iridium or the Bay of Rainbows. Under this light it resembles a curved "handle" sticking out of the side of the illuminated part of the moon. Sometimes called the "golden handle" or "Jeweled Scimitar" effect. Edited October 26, 2020 by John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloz1664 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Hi Danny, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toshapetriji Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Hi Danny, welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjaxed Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Hi Danny, welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Hi Danny, welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwatcher2001 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Welcome aboard SGL Danny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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