It's a great time to read a book at the beach if you'd like to be undisturbed.
Better yet, fall is the best time for watching moonrises. When close to the horizon, the magnifying effect of the atmosphere makes the moon seem huge and sometimes tints the moon an unusual color. Forthwith this post inaugurates the first ever Autumn Moon Festival on the Beach. Grab some leftover mooncakes from the Chinese bakery, head down to the beach
Since I'm no photographer, let alone skilled in photographing the moon, I've relied on the skills of Paul Bates for this post's Official Beach Photo.
