What do you think of this description of a setting?

HarryPotter4lyf

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Yes, I know it is crap, but I'm fairly new to writing. I hardly ever read books; the last time I read a book was last year. Not that I don't enjoy reading, I'm just too busy.
What are your opinions on this description? Anything I can improve? Is this too much or too less description? I highly appreciate your feedback :)
I am suppose to be describing a setting by a serene lake at night, or something. It's my first attempt at describing a setting! :D

"The luminous orb of light hung dazzlingly from above, so intense that it even contrasted significantly against the gleaming stars scattered on the curtain of ebony. The night was as silent as ever, only the faint rustling from the leaves of the oak trees that swayed slightly in the feathery breeze was audible. The warm scent of spring lingered profusely in the atmosphere creating a mood of security and contentment for all its surroundings.
The two people below glide effortlessly in a wooden dinghy on the glistening mirror of serene water, their joyful faces dimly lit by the pale glow of the moon………"

That is all I've done. They're probably some grammatical errors. I hope that wasn't too dreadful.
 
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