"Supermoon" over Duluth 08/30/2023

The last Super Blue Moon until 2037 rose over Duluth last evening.

Super Snow Moon 02/19/2019

The full moon rose over Lake Superior last evening exactly on time in keeping with it's appointed place in the clockwork of God's creation.

Harbor Moonrise 10/23/2018

While the full moon is actually tomorrow, the lighting and reflections over Lake Superior and the Duluth-Superior Harbor were fantastic tonight.

Moonrise through the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge

Don't forget to watch the full moonrise tomorrow night.  This video is from last March.

Moonrise over the Edna G -- Christian Dalbec

Christian Dalbec captured this wonderful moonrise image in Two Harbors. You can view more of Christians work at https://www.christiandalbecphotography.com/

Tonight's moonrise was another heavenly wonder.

Blue Moon through the Duluth North Pier Lighthouse!

Tonight's moon is called a blue moon because it is the second full moon occurring in one month — the first was on July 2. The occurrence happens about every 30 months, or so.

 It's always a delight to stand on the shoreline and photograph a full moon rise over Lake Superior, especially when my wife of 40+ years is along with.

When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained.......Psalms 8:3

Full Moon

Tonight's Full Moon over Lake Superior was an awesome display of God's universal timing.

Moonlight Sail

A lone sailboat cruises under a fool moon on this calm July evening.

Moonlight Sail

Perigee/Supermoon

The 2013 supermoon was a remarkable sight last evening as it came floating out of the Lake Superior horizon. It was the largest supermoon this year.

The moonrise got plenty of attention from Lakewalk spectators as it broke into the clear shortly after topping the North Pier lighthouse.

Also known as a perigee moon, the event occurs when a full moon lines up with the Earth and the sun at a specific point in its orbit, called the lunar perigee. That's the point at which the moon is nearest to Earth as it traces its elliptical path around our planet.

Since it's closer to us, the moon appears up to 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than usual. Coined by astrologer Richard Nolle, the term "supermoon" essentially means a bigger and brighter full moon.

Duluth Harbor Boat Traffic for Wednesday 3/27/3013

Paul R. Tregurtha departed at 02:25
Great Republic departed at 03:41
CSL Niagara departed at 11:33
American Integrity arrived at 13:08
Biscayne Bay - Moonrise 20:30
Edwin H Gott departed at 23:30
James R Barker arrived at 23:55

Duluth Harbor Boat Traffic for Monday 12/31/2012

Happy "Nautical" New Year!
Thank you for watching the Duluth Harbor Traffic in 2012 and looking forward to 2013. With two weeks left in this shipping season, there should be some great scenery to end the season.
The  big event of 2013 will be the Tall Ship Festival in July --- Always something to watch.

I hope to keep upgrading and improving the cameras in 2012 in order to provide the view in town.

James R Barker Arrival under a January Moonrise

James R. Barker arrived at 21:00
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Full Moon at Split Rock Lighthouse

The full moon during the winter months rises at an azimuth where it comes up from behind the cliff at Split Rock Lighthouse making for a spectacular back-lit scene when viewed  from the Lake Superior shoreline below.
Split Rock Lighthouse was built in 1910 atop a 130 foot cliff. The lighthouse and has stood sentinel over the waters of western Lake Superior for more than 100 years.

Duluth Harbor Boat Traffic for Wednesday 10/31/2012

American Integrity Departure 

American Courage departed at 04:55
American Integrity arrived at 05:40
Mesabi Miner arrived at 08:25
Cason J. Callaway arrived at 14:55
American Integrity departed at 21:15
Mesabi Miner departed at 23:30

Duluth Harbor Boat Traffic for Tuesday 10/30/2012

Presque Isle departed at 02:26
Indiana Harbor departed at 07:15
Paul R. Tregurtha departed at 17:50
American Courage arrived at 20:15

Lighthouses, Waves, and a Full Moon

The sound of breaking waves, twilight in the sky, and a harvest moon made for a particularly beautiful evening on the shores of Lake Superior tonight.

 The moon rose from the horizon at its appointed time just as the final light of day faded into the big lake.

Duluth Harbor Boat Traffic for Monday 10/29/2012

Full Moon Rise Monday Evening

Presque Isle arrived at 03:55
Great Republic departed at 07:37
Indiana Harbor arrived at 17:30
Federal Power departed at 19:15
Mandarin departed at 20:20
Pochard arrived at 21:10
Paul R. Tregurtha arrived at 21:30

August Full Moon - Full Sturgeon Moon

Full moon names date back to Native Americans, of what is now the northern and eastern United States. The tribes kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to each recurring full moon. Their names were applied to the entire month in which each occurred. There was some variation in the moon names, but in general, the same ones were current throughout the Algonquin tribes from New England to Lake Superior.

This August, there will be a second full moon on August 31st. This is rare, thus the name for the second full moon of the month - Blue Moon. So, the term "Once in a Blue Moon" is actually an accurate statement.

This photo was taken from the Lakewalk at 8:35PM last evening as the moon drifted behind the North Pier Lighthouse.

July Full Moon - Full Buck Moon

The Full Buck Moon – July is normally the month when the new antlers of buck deer push out of their foreheads in coatings of velvety fur. It was also often called the Full Thunder Moon, for the reason that thunderstorms are most frequent during this time. Another name for this month’s Moon was the Full Hay Moon.

The July full moon drifted up through the Lake Superior horizon on a rare 85 degree F evening in Duluth.
Canal Park was still crowded with people as the moon broke through the haze for a wonderful lunar display of God's creation.

Duluth Harbor Boat Traffic for Tuesday 7/3/2012

Pere Marquette 41/tug Undaunted arrived at 02:51
Paul R. Tregurtha arrived at 07:26
Edgar B. Speer departed at 08:50
Paul R. Tregurtha departed at 19:45