May 18 – Super Moon Rising

A brilliant supermoon rises through evening clouds over Caribou Lake. A supermoon occurs when the full moon happens near the point in its orbit where it is closest to Earth. At that time, the moon can appear up to fourteen percent larger and noticeably brighter than a typical full moon.

Because the moon is rising through thicker layers of Earth’s atmosphere, shorter blue wavelengths of light scatter away while the longer red and orange wavelengths pass through. This natural filtering gives the moon its warm, glowing color as it climbs above the horizon.

Moments like this remind us that even familiar things in creation can still surprise us. The same moon that has risen over the Earth for thousands of years can still stop us in our tracks when it appears large and glowing in the evening sky.

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” – Psalm 19:1

Take a moment tonight to look up. The beauty above us is not random—it is a quiet reminder of God’s power, order, and faithfulness.