So, more snow over the last couple days. Santa Fe is covered by light, powdery snow and I’m out walking the dogs at 8:30 or so this evening. With the full moon, it’s wild, the lights from the city, due West and maybe 9, 10 miles away, are strange under the low clouds because the ground is reflective and white as far as you can see and the moonlight and city lights bounce up and light the clouds from underneath. When the moon is full here, it’s brighter than a street lamp, it casts strong shadows, and it’s strong enough that your rods and cones get enough data to clearly distinguish colors. It’s more like having Wayfarers on in the sunlight than walking outdoors in dark of night in an area with no streetlights whatsoever. (more…)