Showing posts with label moon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label moon. Show all posts

20130820

The Full Sturgeon Moon

Traditionally, many Native American tribes named the full Moons to keep track of the seasons. Here are examples: Sturgeon Moon, Green Corn Moon, Wheat Cut Moon, Moon When All Things Ripen, and Blueberry Moon. - The Old Farmers Almanac

And, In 2013, the August moon will REALLY be a Blue Moon. That is, it will be the third full moon in the summer season which has four full moons in 2013. This is the original, correct definition of a Blue Moon. The definition about the second full moon in a month is a more recent simplified usage.

20130722

Today, July 22, is the FULL BUCK MOON!

The Old Farmer's Almanac - Bucks begin to grow new antlers at this time. This full Moon was also known as the Thunder Moon, because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month.

20130621

This Sunday, June 23 is the Full Strawberry Moon.


June's Full Strawberry Moon got its name because the Algonquin tribes knew it as a signal to gather ripening fruit. It was often known as the Full Rose Moon in Europe (where strawberries aren't native). ◼ The Old Farmers Almanac

The summer solstice heralds the beginning of summer.

20130424

Tonight is the Full Pink Moon


--also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon by Native American tribes. ◼ The Old Farmers Almanac

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