Lunar Alpenglow over the High Sierras

Watching the moonrise cast a pink-ish orange glow from Alabama Hills-- overlooking the Sierra Nevadas. The refraction of moonlight casts a similar phenomenon to what is seen during sunrise, just in a quieter, darker manner, while the stars can still be seen.

Lunar Alpenglow over the High Sierras (teal skies)

Watching the moonrise cast a pink-ish orange glow from Alabama Hills-- overlooking the Sierra Nevadas. The refraction of moonlight casts a similar phenomenon to what is seen during sunrise, just in a quieter, darker manner, while the stars can still be seen.

Lunar Alpenglow over the High Sierras (pinker skies)

Watching the moonrise cast a pink-ish orange glow from Alabama Hills-- overlooking the Sierra Nevadas. The refraction of moonlight casts a similar phenomenon to what is seen during sunrise, just in a quieter, darker manner, while the stars can still be seen.

Lunar Alpenglow with Star Trails

Watching the moonrise cast an orange glow from Alabama Hills-- overlooking the Sierra Nevadas. The refraction of moonlight casts a similar phenomenon to what is seen during sunrise, just in a quieter, darker manner, while the stars can still be seen.

High Sierra Lunar Alpenglow with Star Trails

Watching the moonrise cast an orange glow from Alabama Hills-- overlooking the Sierra Nevadas. The refraction of moonlight casts a similar phenomenon to what is seen during sunrise, just in a quieter, darker manner, while the stars can still be seen.