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Egg Moon, April 6th, 2012

nathan — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:01:40 +0000

The first full moon after the beginning of Spring, large on the horizon like a fertile egg.

Why there’s an Easter Bunny who lays Eggs.

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Robin Moon, March 8th, 2012

nathan — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:01:39 +0000

As the temperature begins to warm and the ground begins to thaw, earthworm casts appear, heralding the return of the robins.

Learn about the coming equinox.

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Snow Moon, February 7th, 2012

nathan — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:01:38 +0000

Since the heaviest snow usually falls during this month, native tribes of the north and east most often called February’s full Moon the Full Snow Moon. Some tribes also referred to this Moon as the Full Hunger Moon, since harsh weather conditions in their areas made hunting very difficult.

Stop hunger now.

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The Old Wolf Moon, January 9th, 2012

nathan — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:01:37 +0000

Amid the cold and deep snows of midwinter, the wolf packs howled hungrily outside Indian villages. Thus, the name for January’s full Moon. Sometimes it was also referred to as the Old Moon, or the Moon After Yule.

Fun article on a guy who lived with wolves.

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Moon before Yule, December 10th, 2011

nathan — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:01:34 +0000

Named for the Winter Solstice festivities held round the world, whether they be officially termed “Yule” or now.

Happy Winter Solstice Everyone!

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Frosty/Beaver Moon, November 10th, 2011

nathan — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:01:36 +0000

This was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. Another interpretation suggests that the name Full Beaver Moon comes from the fact that the beavers are now actively preparing for winter. It is sometimes also referred to as the Frosty Moon.

A short documentary on Beavers.

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Blood Moon, October 12th, 2011

nathan — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:01:33 +0000

The first full moon after the Harvest moon, also known as the Hunter’s Moon, in preparation for stocking up on animal meats for the winter.

Wiki the Blood Moon.

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Harvest Moon, September 12th, 2011

nathan — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:01:32 +0000

This is the full Moon that occurs closest to the autumn equinox. In two years out of three, the Harvest Moon comes in September, but in some years it occurs in October. At the peak of harvest, farmers can work late into the night by the light of this Moon. Usually the full Moon rises an average of 50 minutes later each night, but for the few nights around the Harvest Moon, the Moon seems to rise at nearly the same time each night: just 25 to 30 minutes later across the U.S., and only 10 to 20 minutes later for much of Canada and Europe. Corn, pumpkins, squash, beans, and wild rice the chief Indian staples are now ready for gathering.

More about the Harvest Moon.

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Red Moon, August 13th, 2011

nathan — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:01:31 +0000

Tribes knew it as the Full Red Moon because, as the Moon rises, it appears reddish through any sultry haze.

Why does the moon sometimes look red?

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Thunder Buck Moon, July 15th, 2011

nathan — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 05:01:30 +0000

July is normally the month when the new antlers of buck deer push out of their foreheads in coatings of velvety fur. It was also often called the Full Thunder Moon, for the reason that thunderstorms are most frequent during this time.

Fun lightning video.

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