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phases of the moon

New Moon - The Moon's un-illuminated side is facing the Earth.
The Moon is not visible (except during a
solar eclipse).

Waxing Crescent - The Moon appears to be partly but less than one-half illuminated by direct sunlight.
The fraction of the Moon's disk that is illuminated is increasing.

First Quarter - One-half of the Moon appears to be illuminated by direct sunlight. The fraction of the
Moon's disk that is illuminated is increasing.

Waxing Gibbous - The Moon appears to be more than one-half but not fully illuminated by direct
sunlight. The fraction of the Moon's disk that is illuminated is increasing.

Full Moon - The Moon's illuminated side is facing the Earth. The Moon appears to be completely
illuminated by direct sunlight.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon appears to be more than one-half but not fully illuminated by direct
sunlight. The fraction of the Moon's disk that is illuminated is decreasing.

Last Quarter - One-half of the Moon appears to be illuminated by direct sunlight. The fraction of the
Moon's disk that is illuminated is decreasing.

Waning Crescent - The Moon appears to be partly but less than one-half illuminated by direct sunlight.
The fraction of the Moon's disk that is illuminated is decreasing.

"Where Were You July 20, 1969?
Read stories about
The Most Amazing Day On Earth,
the day of the first Moon landing, and
contribute a memory of your own for posterity.

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The Names of the Full Moons

Here are the traditional names given to each month's full moon from the "Old Farmer's Almanac":

January
Wolf Moon
February
Snow Moon
March
Worm Moon
April
Pink Moon
May
Flower Moon
June
Strawberry Moon
July
Buck Moon
August
Sturgeon Moon
September
Harvest Moon
October
Hunter's Moon
November
Beaver Moon
December
Cold Moon

... and, of course, when a month has two full moons, the second is often called a Blue Moon
(but it's really more complicated
than that).

"According to old folklore," some people say, the second full
Moon in a calendar month is called a "blue Moon." They go on
to explain that this is the origin of the expression "once in a
blue Moon." But it isn't true! The term "blue Moon" has been
around a long time, well over 400 years, but its cylindrical
meaning has become widespread only in the last 20 years.
But there are also historical examples of the Moon actually
turning blue. That's the third meaning ó the Moon appearing
blue in the sky. When the Indonesian volcano Krakatoa
exploded in 1883, its dust turned sunsets green and the Moon
blue all around the world for the best part of two years. In 1927,
the Indian monsoons were late arriving and the extra-long dry
season blew up enough dust for a blue Moon. And Moons in
northeastern North America turned blue in 1951 when huge
forest fires in western Canada threw smoke particles up into
the sky.

So, by the mid-19th century, it was clear that visibly blue
Moons, though rare, did happen from time to time ó whence
the phrase "once in a blue Moon." It meant then exactly what it
means today, a fairly infrequent event, not quite regular enough
to pinpoint. That's meaning number four, and today it is still the
main one.

But meaning is a slippery substance, and I know of a half
dozen songs that use "blue Moon" as a symbol of sadness
and loneliness. The poor crooner's Moon often turns to gold
when he gets his love at the end of the song. That's meaning
number five: check your old Elvis Presley or Bill Monroe
records for more information.

Literature About Moons
... A moon book for everyone ...all ages!
...also rare, classics etc!

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, Pictures by Clement Hurd
*A Classic! After fifty years, this story is still going strong and it's now available in a board book edition. It is a soothing
bedtime story that parents can now read to their very young ones. All of the elements are there, alternating
black and white and full color spreads and the little mouse who appears in each colorful scene. (For the video or DVD, Goodnight Moon) (In DVD or Video too!)

Goodnight Moon Game by Briarpatch!!! From the well-loved children's classic by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd. For fifty years, Goodnight Moon has been every family's favorite bedtime story. Now Goodnight Moon is a perfect first game for children. Beginning players match identical pictures, and memory versions are included for advanced players. The game includes 4 playing boards printed on both sides, 1 Goodnight Moon Room game board, and 24 matching cards. For one to four players. Ages 2 1/2 - 6. *An Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Award Winner in 1999. By Briarpatch

Owl Moon
Jane Yolen John Schoenherr (Illustrator)
From Children's Literature
A gentle, poetic story that lovingly depicts the special companionship of a young child and her father as
they take a nighttime stroll to look for owls. Complemented by award winning soft exquisite watercolor
illustrations. Perfect for reading aloud and sharing at bedtime. 1988 Caldecott Medal, Notable Children's
Book, Reading Rainbow selection.

Those who have purchased this journal from barns and noble, have reviewed this book so far as: Above Average

From Kirkus
A lad's quest for a classic snack takes him to distant corners of the universe in this retro-flavored, roller
coaster picture book debut. When Mom rejects his plea for a moon pie, Jimmy soars off into space in his
homemade race car/rocket ship, taking on a thousand moon pies from the Man in the Moon, dipping gallons
of milk from the Milky Way, then reluctantly but gamely sharing it all, after a crash landing, with 999 hungry
Martians and a peckish monster with a loudly rumbling tummy. In red cowboy boots and aviator goggles,
sporting freckles and a gap toothed grin, Jimmy looks like a living Howdy Doody, with his jalopy, made from
crates and buggy wheels, the Martians, who look like tops with bright blue heads, and other features of his
elaborately detailed surroundings of like vintage. In the end, Martians and monster repay Jimmy's generosity
by constructing a moon pie wrapper balloon that floats him home in time for dinner
(Brussels-sprout-noodle-bean casserole) and, (yes!) guess what for dessert. DiTerlizzi pays visual homage
to a gallery of illustrators from Arthur Rackham to Mercer Mayer, and gives his intrepid protagonist an
infectious look of wide-eyed excitement. kids, about 7 to 9 years old!

Llewellyn's Moon Sign Book: And Gardening Almanac
Manufactured by Llewellyn Publishing Gloria Star. Discounted. Save: $0.80 (10%)
Format: Paperback, 480pp. ISBN: 1567189644 Publisher: Llewellyn Publications

Embracing the Moon is a guidebook to following your unique spiritual path as a Witch. Based on a
non-traditional, eclectic approach to witchcraft, the system of natural magic draws on many traditions. You
can use this powerful, versatile magical system exactly as created by the author - or you can customize it
as you wish. Embracing the Moon describes a multitude of options so you can choose the most meaningful
to you.

... in many areas, especially in the field of health and healing, our daily activities are subject to natural rhythms
and the phase and position of the moon. This book distills this age-old wisdom to show us the way to a
healthy life based on a timeless, yet forgotten, knowledge. Revealing the influence of the moon & other
natural rhythms on health, healing, and harmony, MOON TIME examines such topics as the body,
therapies, homeopathy, diet, herbology, biorhythms, the environment, the power of thought, and much more.

From the Publisher
The art of harmony with nature and lunar cycles.

From the Publisher
Sometimes you have to leave your life behind for a while to see it and really live it freshly again. In this
luminous and exquisitely written new novel by Elizabeth Berg, a woman follows the pull of the moon to find
her way home. Now, in the middle of her life and with her soul fraying, Nan begins an impromptu trek across
the country, inspired by a turquoise leather journal she sees in a bookstore and knows she must buy - and
fill. As she writes in it, and talks with people she meets, she also sends letters home to her husband: "I
have felt for so long like I am drowning. And we are so fixed in our ways I couldn't begin to ...

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