All is quiet, hushed and still.

The cloud free sky lightened by a gibbous Moon.

All is quiet, hushed and still.

In the distance a rally car is negotiating the next bend, changing gear and accelerating. 

A familiar nightime sound from as far back as I can remember in this part of the county.

Here at our park up, the telescope sits patiently.

Vixen red outside collecting lunar photons around 11.00 o'clock.

Tonight the Moon Maiden was on display, another firm favourite, and always a welcome sight.

The little red Vixen was able to show a hint of the Moon Maiden, though better views will surely prevail once I find myself a decent 6mm eyepiece.

There's absolutely no rush at the moment, a 6mm eyepiece will turn up when the time is right. 

Till then I am content to bathe in the light of Luna and write my poems by the muse of Selene.

Here's a picture of the Moon Maiden from an old book, now lost in time: