The Moon

[trish1234567]

Did anyone notice a strange moon last night, 22 December?

Its was not a full moon but it appeared to have 'blue earmuffs'. The colour was quite a strong 'electric blue'. My husband who never can see or hear as good as me said at the time he couldn't see the blue. I had another look at 3.00 a.m. in the morning of the 23rd and the moon then had a very bright halo around it!

[Zacs-Master]

Probably something to do with the cloud it was shining through.

[grasscarp]

Says here it is caused by cloud and ice crystals and is a sign of impending rain
http://earthsky.org/space/what-makes-a-halo-around-the-moon

[trish1234567]

Thanks for your interest. Clouds and ice crystals do sound feasible.
I am amazed though that no one else saw it. I can't possibly by the only one!

[jomifl]

moondogs?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_dog

[trish1234567]

Well jomifl - I looked at the picure enlarged that you suggested and the 'moondogs' appear to be quite a distance from both sides of the moon. The 'earmuffs' I saw almost appeared to be 'attached' to both sides of the moon and they were definitely very blue and of a rounded triangular shape pointing outwards. I only wish I had had a powerful camera as I was completely intrigued! Thanks for pointing out the interesting site.

[jomifl]

That was the closest I could find to 'earmuffs' though I must admit they are more like 'headbangers'.