07/16/2026
“Rayleigh Scattering” After opening up the Grouper season in Marathon, the family and I went for a Sunset 🌅 Cruise. The sunsets in Marathon seem endless and this one was extra special. The sunset reflected off the full moon creating this epic flower moon that photos will never recreate.
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The orange hue of the May 1, 2026, full moon—known traditionally as the Flower Moon—was caused by a scientific phenomenon called Rayleigh scattering. When the moon is low on the horizon, its light travels through a thicker layer of Earth’s atmosphere, which filters out the shorter blue wavelengths and allows the longer orange and red wavelengths to pass through to your eyes. 👀
Can’t wait to get back to Marathon this weekend 😎