brotherleelove2004

Some of my favorite mental images of Oia are of the most amazing and very rare "Double-Whammy", the almost simultaneous Sunset and Full Moonrise.

For those who are interested it will happen on August 17 between 8:15 and 8:40 PM. If you're fortunate enough to be on Santorini then, go to Oia and grab a spot where you can clearly see westward towards the sunset as well as eastward back towards Fira. The rooftop terrace of the Pelekanos Cafe is the best spot for this event. You can also see it from the Oia Castle overlook, where everyone goes to watch the sunset, above the steps leading down to Amoudi. After the sunset just turn around and look towards Fira. Don't miss it if you're there!

cova

Oh dear, brotherlee ... we will leave Santorini for Naxos on the 15th, and the 17th is my birthday !

It would have been a nice present

Cova

brotherleelove2004

Don't worry, just find a place on Naxos to watch, it'll still be wonderful.

golden1234

brotherleelove, do you know of any places to stay in oia during the high season that have the caldera view and are 100 euros or less? thank you

brotherleelove2004

Check your other posting.

AlisaAAM

Maybe I don't remember my astronomy well enough, but I thought that the full moon in August is on the 6th--would be well on our way to a new moon by the 17th...

brotherleelove2004

AlisaAAM, you're right! Thank you for pointing out the obvious.

I don't know how I mixed up the dates. I apologize to anyone who made plans around this false information.

The same almost-simultaneous event will happen on the 6th.

Goldiept

Brotherleelove: I just want to thank you for your help with the trip we just took.

We were in Oia not even knowing about the full moon event but it happened while we were there. We just turned around and there it was. Spectacular!!! Mesmerizing and completely unexpected. How wonderful for you to let everyone know about it.

brotherleelove2004

I'm jealous!

Nikki

Just pointing out that the original post was in 2008, so dates this year will be different.

brotherleelove2004

Well, that solves the mystery, I hadn't noticed that 'minor' oversight! Last August the full moon was indeed on August 17. I'm not crazy after all.....