Italian photographer Marcella Giulia Pace spent ten whole years chasing one subject — the full moon.
The result? A stunning spiral of 48 different moons, each glowing in a unique color.
Not because the Moon is a cosmic fashionista swapping outfits, but because Earth’s atmosphere keeps putting filters on it like it’s Instagram. 📱✨
Why the Moon Looks Like a Chameleon?
The Moon itself is basically a dusty gray rock — kind of boring, if we’re honest. But when its light hits Earth’s atmosphere, things get interesting.
Low on the horizon: Moonlight travels through thicker air → blue light scatters → Moon looks orange or red. (It’s like the universe adding a sepia filter.)
Dust, smoke, or water droplets: Extra particles → more unique colors. Think wildfire haze turning the Moon copper, or mist giving it a ghostly glow.
Atmospheric squish: Light bends unevenly → the Moon looks flatter near the horizon. Basically, a cosmic pancake illusion. 🥞🌕
So really, these “48 shades” are Earth showing off, not the Moon.
Why It Matters 🫠
Science meets art: This project shows how much information light carries about our atmosphere.
Cosmic connection: The Moon isn’t changing — we are seeing it through our ever-changing sky.
A reminder: Sometimes, long-term patience (a decade of pointing your camera at the sky!) creates something breathtaking.
Quirky Takeaway:
Next time you look up and see the Moon in a weird color, don’t panic — it’s not broken, it’s just Earth adding a new filter. 🌍📸 #NoFilter (well, actually, yes filter).