This video shows the prevailing theory for the Moon’s formation.
There have been other theories along the way, a couple of which are examined in the video.… Read the rest of this article
The Origin of the Moon – Where Did It Come From?
Watch Out For The Super Blue Moon On August 31st
August is one of those rare months when there is a Blue Moon.
The common understanding of a “Blue Moon” is that is is the second Full Moon in the same calendar month.
And in August (2023), there are Full Moons on August 1st and August 30th/31st (depending on where you live).
In the USA, the Blue Moon is … Read the rest of this article
Full Moon Names
Full Moon Names are different in every culture. Some are tied to the seasons. Some relate to the environment where people lived. While other names just seem very fanciful. The Full Moons throughout the year have been given names by various cultures down through the centuries (and probably millennia).
Since the Moon orbits the Earth roughly every 27 days, which … Read the rest of this article