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Full Moon -August 13, 2011

Full Moon -August 13, 2011 All full moons are given names by different cultures. This full moon coming up tonight is called the Full Sturgeon Moon . Large fish of the Great Lakes were caught in mass during this month. It’s also been called the Red Moon for the reddish hue it has shining through … Continue reading »

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July Full Moon 7-15-11

July’s Full Moon. Each new moon has several different names according to individual cultures. Last nights full moon is called: The Full Buck Moon: When buck deer produce new antlers. The Full Thunder Moon: For the Summer Thunderstorms. The Full Hay Moon: When farmers bay their hay for the winter.

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Full Moon, New Moon, Blue Moon, Black Moon?

Full Moon, New Moon, Blue Moon, Black Moon? Everyone knows what a full moon and new moon (no moon visible) are.But how about a Blue Moon? A Blue Moon is 2 full moons within the same month. It happens once or even twice  a year. More  than the  “once in a blue moon” phase (meaning … Continue reading »

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