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We happened to live in Midrand at the time, and one
night I left the house for some reason forgotten, to
find outside this intense brightness. It happened to be
full moon, or close, and everything around was clearly
visible. My immediate reaction was to look up to the
night sky only to be blessed with a beautifull sighting,
a lunar rainbow.
Fortunately we lived high up and in open terrain to where
I made my way quickly. It was amazing to see a circular
rainbow(complete) in a bright moonlit sky, almost tangible.

Wow!

It's the first I have heard of such an occurrence.

Imberbe, I am no expert and probably don't even have my
terminology right, but going inside again to call the SO I
happened to hear on radio, urging people outdoors so as
to witness this beauty.
There seemed to be a very thin layer of moisture, at low
level, for kilometres around undisturbed by wind, and tangible.

Hope someone can get a picture, 'cause we cannot even see the moon?

Must have been magic.

I have seen the rings around the moon many times. But having the added element of color must be super cool.

It was magic Imberbe. Me too experienced rings around the moon
vertically, however this spectacle is horizontal by nature, with feint
coloration of a rainbow but crystal clear. Depending on your position
it leaves you standing meek and mild. One can actually take bi'nocs
and you will see a thin layer moisture lying deadstill, with the moon
behind.

One day ...

Stunning pic Kjii
Did you take it ?

Lovely picture - Most appropriate for today the 41st anniversary of the Moon landing

Has anybody noticed the full moon tonight? Hopefully someone (with a "bazooka" lens) can post some sensational pics for us???

Thanks for the post Lee. It made me go outside and just appreciate the stunning full moon

Lets get some "moon facts" here!

Ummm be careful who you say that to