Here is a view of the moon from my backyard. Granted it was not taken recently. The moon today looks the same as it did back then. Granted from this distance differences might be hard to detect. My backyard has changed since then. The picture you see here shows no detail of the trees in the dark. Today the moon might not be visible from the point where I was standing. Trees grow bigger and wider and can obstruct our view of the sky and moon. I can still see the moon by sitting in certain locations. To get a really good view of the moon from all directions I would need to leave my backyard. I am at a point in time where searching for the perfect view is not always important in the grand scheme of things. I am content to look at the gorgeous pictures captured by others. Home is where I am needed the most.