Half Moon Over Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California

A half moon, technically known as the first quarter moon, rises in the sky above Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, California. Half Dome, 8836 feet (2693 meters) tall, is a granite dome that seems to be missing a large section. While named Half Dome, the missing piece is likely a quarter, rather than half. Scientists also believe the missing granite also eroded away as fast as it was exposed, rather than falling off in a dramatic event.

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A half moon, technically known as the first quarter moon, rises in the sky above Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, California. Half Dome, 8836 feet (2693 meters) tall, is a granite dome that seems to be missing a large section. While named Half Dome, the missing piece is likely a quarter, rather than half. Scientists also believe the missing granite also eroded away as fast as it was exposed, rather than falling off in a dramatic event.