Sunrise and sunset – Sunrise Today…

Prawn Fishing at Sunset

After the Circus I walked back to Redland Bay and took the ferry back to Russell island. To my delight, it was sunset time and I was treated to a beautiful sunset over the water. I noticed small boats fishing and realised they were prawning. Often prawns can be caught sitting on the bottom around weedyContinue reading “Prawn Fishing at Sunset”

Sunrise Over the Sea

The last February Sunrise on the Southern Moreton Bay Islands was spectacular. I took the 5.20 am Ferry from Russell island to Redland Bay Marina, taking photos as the colors deepened and changed with vivid intensity. When the sun is low on the horizon during sunrises and sunsets, the sunlight travels through more of the atmosphere. ShorterContinue reading “Sunrise Over the Sea”

Summer Sunrise

Astromomical twilight begins… (full darkness ends)…04:19Nautical twilight begins (First light)04:47Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 05:15Sunrise05:39….Transit (sun is at its highest)12:00Sunset18:21 Civil twilight ends (Dusk)18:45Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)19:13Astromomical twilight ends (full darkness starts)19:41 Moon phase Full Moon TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane The term “dawn” is synonymous with the start of morning twilight. “Sunrise” occurs the moment the disc of the sun peeks aboveContinue reading “Summer Sunrise”

Sunset on Fire

Red Sunrise at Tin Can Bay

Tin Can Bay did not disappoint me. I got the most beautiful sunrise that covered the bay with color, that filled the water, and that reflected onto the shore and the surroundings. I ran from spot to spot taking photos and smiling to myself. I am so happy when I am surrounded by a sunrise.Continue reading “Red Sunrise at Tin Can Bay”

Purple Sunrise Over the Sea

Russell Island has some amazing sunrises and sunsets. I see part of the sunrise as the sun rises more to the East behind the huge trees at the bottom om the property. This sunrise started as a dark purple stain and changed and grew more beautiful They say that ‘clouds come to add color toContinue reading “Purple Sunrise Over the Sea”

Sunset At Russell Island

It is not easy to see the sunrise or the sunset on Ooncooncoon Bay from my house as I am facing north. The sun rises in the East, and the last month I have been seeing the sunrise as the sun has been rising more north. The sunset however is hidden behind the trees, soContinue reading “Sunset At Russell Island”