Community Corner

Over the Moon for a Picturesque Navesink Night

Mesmerized by the Middletown scenery

It was a sharp, cold, blustery Saturday night. Yet, the warm, incandescent glow of moonbeams bouncing off the still waters of the Navesink River set a serene mood. On the wane, the man (or woman) in the moon was still quite round-faced as he (or she) cycled past the actual full moment on the morning of Feb. 18.

Ducking behind cascading, ominous clouds for fleeting moments, the luminous orange-tinged globe, masked with a bewitching smile, seemed to call to people like a mythological siren ...

It was just one of those stop-and-gaze-at-the-moon moments that Patch just couldn't pass up.

Find out what's happening in Middletownwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Enjoy our little moon-catching slideshow. 

Find out what's happening in Middletownwith free, real-time updates from Patch.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here