2021 « Cosmic-Observation

POTD: Metal Buffalo

Posted on June 7, 2022

I am guessing on this one. I could just as easily be a Metal Lion. It’s hard to tell. ~Vic

Metal Buffalo Image — 01-06-2021
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Picture of the Day

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POTD: Shell Collection

Posted on May 5, 2022 Updated on May 31, 2022

Neighbor up the street has a nice collection. ~Vic

Shell Collection Image — 03-14-2021
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Vernal Equinox & Ostara 2022

Posted on March 20, 2022

May the Vernal Equinox/Ostara shift human consciousness for the better. Occurrence was at 11:33am EDT. ~Vic

Hyacinth Image One — **Grape Hyacinth**
03-21-2021
I didn’t do a 2021 Vernal Equinox post.
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Forsythia Image Two — 03-21-2021
**Forsythia**
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Ground Ivy Image Three — Glechoma Hederacea
**Ground Ivy**
**Creeping Charlie**
**Catsfoot**
**Run-Away Robin**
03-21-2021
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Astronomy Events in March 2022

Ostara Music

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VOTD: Meow

Posted on March 13, 2022

My silly boy… ~Vic

Video of the Day

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In the family of Celastraceae and the species of Euonymus Fortunei, I believe this may be a Coloratus. Also called the Spindle or Fortune’s Spindle, it is named for Scottish botantist Robert Fortune. It is native to East Asia and has become invasive here in the US. It can kill a tree, despite being very pretty. ~Vic

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VOTD: Dragon

Posted on December 6, 2021

I’m still on a break and, yes, that is a new heading but, I want to thank Momma Linda, again. for a gift I received, today. In addition to my two previous dragons, I have a third baby to enjoy. More tears… ~Vic

Video of the Day

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POTD: Fire In The Sky

Posted on November 30, 2021

Companion shot here.

Taking a break for a while. ~Vic

Fire In The Sky Image — 05-05-2021
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POTD: Chrysanthemum 2.0

Posted on November 24, 2021

For Momma. ~Vic

Purple Mums Image — On my front porch.
10-31-2021
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POTD: Beaver Moon 2021

Posted on November 20, 2021 Updated on November 20, 2021

I got some really cool shots of the moon about eight hours before it was completely full (3:58am EST, November 19). Then, I got some shots of the partial Lunar Eclipse. That was so awesome considering that it was the longest partial eclipse since 1440. My stupidphone couldn’t do it justice (I need a real camera).

Previous Beaver Moon posts here & here. Spooky, spooky… ~Vic

Beaver Moon 2021 Image — Taken @ 8:25pm
11-18-2021

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POTD: Dragons

Posted on November 16, 2021

Many months ago, I was gifted with an adorable dragon figurine from Momma Linda. I was moved to tears. She knows I love dragons. A few days ago, I was gifted with an additional dragon, as a pendant with a crescent moon. More tears. Thank you, again, Momma. Many hugs to you. ~Vic

Dragons Image — Dragons from Momma!
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POTD: More Mums

Posted on November 8, 2021 Updated on November 8, 2021

Because Momma said so… ~Vic

Lavender Pink Mums Image — 10-11-2021
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POTD: Chrysanthemum

Posted on November 4, 2021 Updated on November 4, 2021

Lovely Mums in my side yard. ~Vic

Mum Image — 10-11-2021
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POTD: Hunter’s Moon 2021

Posted on October 21, 2021 Updated on October 20, 2021

Last year’s Hunter’s Moon was also a Blue Moon and fell on Halloween. It’s also called a Blood Moon and I did a write-up in 2018. Full illumination occurred at 10:56am EDT, yesterday. Howl for me! ~Vic