This point in the calendar marks the half way point between the Winter Solstice and the Vernal Equinox. In traditions and cultures all around the world, from Christian to pagan and East to West, this date has been a time of celebration. We have made it through the darkest part of the year, inching ever closer to the start of spring, and that seems worthy of momentary pause.
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As the Calendar Turns
It’s the night of new years eve. The bright lights from the stadium reflect off the low hanging clouds giving them an otherworldly orange glow.
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The Waning Gibbous Moon Glows
October 8, 2025 Awake before the sunrise to find clear skies and a glowing waning gibbous Moon (still close to full) looking large and bright in the western sky. I missed the recent full Moon, seeing it the day before and the day after, but not at peak illumination. Ah well, more supermoons are coming in the months ahead. What is a supermoon, you might ask? According to NASA, “A supermoon occurs when a full Moon coincides […]
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