Moonspots Title


I had set up the camera and fixed it to film the moon, which, on this occasion was called the "Christ Moon." I was not aware of any change in appearance of the Moon until I looked at the footage the following day.


FRAME ONE

The Moon is full, and a pinkish colour on the video. There is a large, bright but distant light on the horizon in this frame.

Looking in this direction, over the lake, the distant shoreline is not actually visible even in the daytime. Occasionally, on a very clear day, one can see the "plume" of water spray over the FALLS at Niagara, and also the top of the very high tower near the Falls.

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FRAME TWO


A small white spot develops in the right lower area of the Moon. The bright light on the horizon has almost disappeared.

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FRAME THREE


Two whitish spots are now visible in front of the Moon. The horizon light is a little brighter again. This made me think that it could possibly be a beacon out on the water.

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FRAME FOUR


The spots in front of the Moon have increased in size and are now covering nearly an eighth of the Moon's surface. The light on the horizon is still visible in this frame.

I have no explanation for this phenomenon that occurred. The whole sequence took but a minute in time. I did not know that I had recorded this until I reviewed the videotape the following day.

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