Hawai'i Skies
December 4 was the last of three super moons in 2025 and the last full moon of the year. Taken from my lanai in Pauka’a, this was dubbed the Cold Moon but the light does seem warm reflecting on the clouds. Always pleased to see a full moon; this one was exceptional.
Barbara Rasmussen
Pauka’a, Hawai'i Island
A beautiful morning spent with ʻOhana and the Hawaiʻi Chapter of the National Bleeding Disorder Foundation Community for the annual Unite Walk for hope and awareness.
Natalie Holomalia
Kapiʻolani Park
Rain clouds over the ocean, off Hawaiʻi Kai. I enjoy taking pictures of clouds, sunset. The picture was taken from the third floor of the Ivy at Hawaiʻi Kai, a senior retirement community, where I live. I used to live in Arizona where I could see weather clouds 30 miles away.
Linda Barchman
Hawaiʻi Kai
This photo was taken on 35mm slide film at Hanalei Bay, Kaua'i, during sunset on Dec. 2, 2025. The contrast between the colors of the ocean and sky was so striking that it demanded a photo.
Haley Conway
Hanalei Bay
Taken from my lanai on my Apple iPhone 14 on Thursday, December 4. The sky was so bright as soon the last full moon of 2025 emerged from behind the mountains.
Melanie Okazaki
St. Louis Heights
Fortunate to have lived near the top of ʻĀlewa Drive since 1973. Get to frequently enjoy this view from our second story lanai, as well as ānuenue over Nuʻuanu Valley with mauka showers on the other side. Sure reminds us every day how lucky we are that Hawai'i is our home.
Peter Caldwell
ʻĀlewa Drive
This is the Honolulu Hale tree and sunset on Dec. 2. Was fun to see the lights on as the sun set and they slowly got brighter with the darkness.
Claire Paul
Honolulu Hale
This Kaka’ako sunset photo was taken from Ala Moana Beach Park. A picture is worth a thousand words.
R. Freed
Ala Moana Beach Park
On Dec. 3, I witnessed a magnificent sunrise. Watching the sun emerge from the ocean, then hide behind some clouds showed me the power and beautiful God that I worship. I was blessed just by seeing this. This is from my deck in Makakilo.
C. Mane
Makakilo
The sky over Waiʻalae Avenue Kaimukī December 1 — goodbye November!
ChrisAnn Hayes
Kaimukī
Caught this picture before a recent University of Hawai‘i men's basketball game on the UH-Mānoa campus. If I see a rainbow and I'm in a safe position to take a photo (not driving), I will almost always do so. I think every rainbow is a great reminder of how fortunate we are to live in such a beautiful place.
Christian Shimabuku
University of Hawaiʻi - Mānoa
Caught this unreal sunset after a surf sesh. Kewalos knows how to close the day in style. Perfect finish to a full day of surf.
Garrett Seto
Kewalo Basin Harbor
Here’s a photo with the rainbow over Sleeping Giant on Kauai!! Love all the rainbows here!!
Sally Moe
Kauaʻi
We lived on Molokaʻi for several years on the West End and experienced really beautiful sunsets and lots and lots of green flashes. Moved to Hilo about 12 years ago, and really missed the sunsets I’d known (even as an original west coast mainlander). When I finally began starting my day very early in the morning, I began to realize I wasn’t missing anything really, I was just getting a different perspective of Hawaiʻi skies and had been missing the best part of the day. We do get pink clouds at sunset, but nothing like our flaming clouds at sunrise. Made me feel….'lucky I live Hawaiʻi!'
Barbara Rasmussen
Pauka’a
This is the owners house at Ainahau Ranch. In Volcano on the Big Island. I shot this with a Galaxy S21 phone while we were enjoying cocktails after a looong day of fixing barb wire fence. It was a magical night with good friends, lots of stars shining bright and a nice bottle of wine.
Rich Davison
Ainahau Ranch
This was the third rainbow we saw this day but this one stood out! Truly a magical sight.
Wendy Roberts
Waimānalo Beach
I have never seen the sky look quite like this - before or since. The colors were incredible and filled the sky. Gazing at this wondrous display from my isolated and peaceful vantage point filled my spirit. It was transcendent. I remember laying on the grass and just existing in the presence of Ke Akua and my kūpuna and feeling extraordinarily blessed and grateful to be connected - spiritually and physically - to this wahi pana (storied place).
Puanani Fernandez-Akamine
A Kāneʻohe hillside overlooking the bay.
My son loves to watch the clouds roll from the hills makai of us over to the koʻolaus which are mauka of us. These clouds were especially impressive!
Bryan Mick
kahaluʻu
Amazing Grace performed by the Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawai‘i.
Battleship Missouri Memorial
Pearl Harbor
Magical Moment. I felt blessed to witness a gift from the sky.
Cindy Evans
South Kohala, Hawai’i Island
My morning walk today about 630 am or so- really sets the tone for keeping positive and knowing today will be another beautiful day.
ChrisAnn Hayes
Kailua
Double rainbow over Punchbowl, each arc a mahalo - one for our veterans who fought for our freedoms, and one for those who protect our peace
Bonnie Oda
Punchbowl
The sky consistently reminds me that no two sunsets are ever the same, just as no two moments are ever the same. This reminds me to pause and appreciate the unique beauty that’s always unfolding right where we are.
Alice Inoue
Kakaʻako
Looking west in Hawaiʻi Kai, my view is blocked by a ridge. Always looking for a colorful sunset even though I can't see the sun drop into the ocean.
Linda Barchman
Hawaiʻi Kai