A Small Patch of Sky

 

From a small backyard

from a small wooden deck

just above me, 

a small patch of sky

fertile space for a starry eye...

Reclining on a lounger,

my Captain's chair

"Screen on,"   I declare

Stars will be extra bright on this nearly moonless night.

Depending on the season, sometimes the planets will shine like stars, sometimes even brighter.

Shooting stars always leave me wishing for still one more. One time I saw one speeding like a fireball just above the tree line.

And

Once I saw the sun disappear,

eclipsed right here,  in 2017.

all right here

from a small backyard 

the smallest Cosmic Address...

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Orionid Meteor Shower peaks Oct. 20-22, 2025

Viewing should be good, especially with New Moon

occurring on Oct. 21