The full moon as you’ve probably never seen it

A full moon sets behind the Washington Monument. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
(Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

A full moon sets behind the Washington Monument in Washington, DC, in this stunning September 20 photograph from Mark Wilson, Getty Images. Sure, anyone can snap a picture of a full moon. Doing it in a memorable new way like this requires skill, creativity, and planning.

6 thoughts on “The full moon as you’ve probably never seen it

  1. Excellent picture of Luna. The stark, obvious splat on its surface is, for me, a vivid reminder of Earth’s isolation and vulnerability in the cold universe. We should enjoy our Goldilocks moment – the sweet spot is fading as the oceans die.

... and that's my two cents