Tag: Petr Horálek
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Moon Over the Andes: Stunning Full Moon Photo (Nov 6, 2025)
When the Moon Rises Over the Andes On November 6, 2025, skywatchers were treated to a striking celestial sight: a gibbous to near-full moon unfolding above the Andean ridge, its glow amplified by the crisp, high-altitude air of northern Chile. This region, famed for hosting some of the world’s most important astronomical observatories, once again…
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Full Moon Over the Atacama: A Nighttime Spectacle in the Andes
Moonlit Majesty: A Gibbous Moon in the Andes On November 6, 2025, skywatchers were treated to a striking sight as the gibbous (nearing full) moon rose and rolled above the rugged ridge of the Andes. This celestial moment was captured by veteran space photographer Petr Horálek of NOIRLab, highlighting not only the beauty of the…
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Moon Over the Andes: A Gibbous Glimmer in Chile’s Atacama Desert
Moon Over the Atacama: A Night Sky Moment When the gibbous moon climbs high above the rugged ridge, it casts a silver halo across the desert’s pale sands and distant observatory domes. This striking celestial sight, captured on a clear November night, is a reminder of the Atacama Desert’s unique role in modern astronomy. The…