Tag: Moon

Supermoon and hunter's moon combine for 'spectacular' view this weekend

By Sheena Goodyear, CBC News, October 15, 2016  ‘If you have a telescope collecting dust in a closet, this is a perfect time to take it out,’ expert says Don’t forget to look up this weekend. Two lunar events, a supermoon and a hunter’s moon, will occur simultaneously Oct. 15 and 16, making for a… Continue reading Supermoon and hunter's moon combine for 'spectacular' view this weekend

Full Moon on Friday: Just Harvest Moon or Supermoon?

The full moon tomorrow—on September 16, 2016, is sparking some debate in the astronomical community. It will be the Northern Hemisphere’s harvest moon, being the closest full moon to the autumnal equinox. And, as seen from the Eastern Hemisphere, it will undergo a faint penumberal eclipse. Astronomers are on agreement on these two points. However,… Continue reading Full Moon on Friday: Just Harvest Moon or Supermoon?

Full Moon May Be Key to Jellyfish Swarms

By AFP, Seeker.com, August 25, 2016  An electric company in Israel finds a link between the lunar calendar and the arrival of jelly swarms that can clog power station sea-water filters. Swimmers wanting to avoid being stung by jellyfish may want to watch the sky as much as the sea after Israeli researchers found a link between… Continue reading Full Moon May Be Key to Jellyfish Swarms

Moon Landing Anniversary

“That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.” It’s been exactly 47 years since these words were spoken. 47 years since astronaut Neil Armstrong made history by being the first human to step onto the moon’s surface. 47 years since humankind showed that we are capable of setting goals far beyond… Continue reading Moon Landing Anniversary

NASA camera shows dark side of the moon crossing Earth

By Nicole Mortillaro, Global News, July 12, 2016   On July 5, 2016, the moon passed between NOAA’s DSCOVR satellite and Earth. NASA’s EPIC camera aboard DSCOVR snapped these images over a period of about four hours. A new series of images revealed by NASA show the dark side of the moon as it crosses… Continue reading NASA camera shows dark side of the moon crossing Earth

Did You See the Strawberry Moon?

Last night the world had a rare treat: a full moon on Summer Solstice. Read my full article on the rarity of this moon here . Why is this called a strawberry moon? According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac this name was first used by the Algonquin tribe of indigenous Americans, who called the June full moon by that… Continue reading Did You See the Strawberry Moon?

Summer Solstice Full Moon!

Today—June 20, 2016—don’t miss your opportunity to catch a glimpse of the summer solstice full moon! For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, this hasn’t happened since 1967. And it won’t happen again until June 21, 2062! Technically, for those of us in Saskatchewan, the moon looked fuller last night than it will tonight. That’s because… Continue reading Summer Solstice Full Moon!

HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH UNDER MOONLIGHT AND CALCULATE LONG EXPOSURE TIMES

By John Aldred, diyphotography.net, June 16, 2016  Photographing landscapes under moonlight can be tricky, there’s no doubt about it. You’re fumbling around in the dark trying to get everything ready to take the shot, and your exposures can often be so long that you might only get one or two chances to actually capture the scene… Continue reading HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH UNDER MOONLIGHT AND CALCULATE LONG EXPOSURE TIMES

Moon Myths: The Truth About Lunar Effects on You

by Robert Roy Britt, April 18, 2016  The moon holds a mystical place in the history of human culture, so it’s no wonder that many myths — from werewolves to induced lunacy to epileptic seizures — have built up regarding its supposed effects on us. “It must be a full moon,” is a phrase heard whenever… Continue reading Moon Myths: The Truth About Lunar Effects on You