Evening 35: The Southern Cross

Often times John and I will end up at the glass table in the wee hours talking about everything and anything. John asked, “If I had seen the Southern Cross in the night sky yet?” I replied “No, I haven’t.”

Sliding his chair back, John took a quick look out the side door. Sticking his head back into the room, “It’s there, perfect view. You got to check it out.”

If you have never been south of the equator, you will never see the sky which I saw for the first time this evening,

The Southern Cross and Alpha & Beta Centauri are clearly visible. We both are feeling a bit of shared awe in this moment. We were just talking about the universe and our relationship with it and it with us. I feel a bit more connected right now.

This photo was captured with my iPhone 14 Pro Max, and a bit of post processing.

This was never even a consideration for my personal bucket list. I guess I have to add it; then I can check it off.

On Friday, January 26, 2024, at 11:50 P.M. I saw and photographed the South Pacific Evening Skies capturing the Southern Cross and Alpha & Beta Centauri.

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