Jupiter and the moon on Solstice last night.
Solstice celebration fire
Jupiter and the moon early this morning.
The Big Dipper rising early this morning.
Orion in black lace trees in the wee hours of the morning.
Dusk this evening
Moon shining through the clouds tonight.
Off Center & Not Even 
Gorgeous photos!!! I had heard about Jupiter and the moon, but couldn’t see it since the Central Valley had a lot of fog the last couple of days. Glad I got to see it through your photos!
Thanks, Samantha. I’m happy you got to see them here.
Wonderful selection. I love that the Big Dipper is about 45 degrees different from what we see up here. Love all your sky pictures, Tim.
It turns as it rises. I’m not sure it would turn 45 degrees before dawn down here this time of year.
I believe that. No, not 45 degrees, per se but just feels different.
Did you dance the Shalako, a ceremonial dance of the Zuni people of western NM marking the solstice?
No. I leave that to them. We partied like it was 1066 and All That. Thanks, Danzig.
Gorgeous pictures, Timothy.
Thanks, Roberta.
It looks like a lovely solstice celebration, Tim — and a perfect night for it. Have a cool Yule. Hugs.
Thanks, Teagan.
Perfect way to celebrate the Solstice! A fire under the starry night and what a night sky!
Thanks, Marina.
I too celebrated winter with a fire. But mine was with our patio fire table. 😄
Loved seeing your skies. Ours have been covered in clouds and rain. But that’s okay… we need the rain!
Happy Winter! Merry Christmas!
Thanks, Nancy. Merry Christmas!
I’ve always enjoyed spotting the Big Dipper. You got a great shot of it.
Thanks, Liz.
You’re welcome, Tim.
oh, how beautiful is that moon.
Thanks, Shey.
Those are beautiful images, Tim! I saw the waxing gibbous moon last night, complete with halo. Frosty and 27 degrees up here this morning.
Thanks, Lavinia. We’ve been getting rain, which is nice.
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Thanks, Cindy.
Beautiful… Love how the last image is shining blue xx ❤
Thanks, Sue.
That is a mighty fine celebratory fire you got there Tim. Burning Man would be proud!
We were burning spirits as we partied with the pagans like it was 666. The three Ms ruled the night: Mead, Meat and Merriment! Thanks, Brian.
oh what a night of beautiful pictures ,Tim❣️
Thanks, Cindy. Merry Christmas!
Beautiful photos 🌹
Thanks, Satyam.
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Big Dipper…centre right, handle going down?
I think I got it this time,Tim!.
Which star is the north star?
Correct! The north star is the brighter star slightly above center to the left of the photo. Thanks, Resa.
Yay!!!