In the midst of a snow storm and brutally cold temperatures, Tuesday brought a beautiful full moon along with the planet Jupiter.
According the Farmer’s Almanac, February’s
full moon is called the “Full Snow Moon – 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.”
University
Today adds, “The Cherokee Indians called it the “Bone Moon”, named for the tough
times experienced by many Native Americans in mid-winter when food supplies ran
low. With little left to eat people made use of everything including bones and
bone marrow for soup.”
HereI tried capturing the yellow & pink halo created by ice
crystals formed in the high clouds which refract the moonlight into a circle of
light.
http://farmersalmanac.com/full-moon-names/
http://www.universetoday.com/118648/jupiter-and-the-full-snow-moon-come-together-in-a-beautiful-conjunction-tonight/
Such a nice shot - looks mysterious!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the moon, and planet Jupiter. And how very interesting to know the history of how it brought hunger and discomfort to the Native Americans. It's hard to imagine how difficult life must have been for them without all the shelter and protection that we enjoy today. All the best, Bonny
ReplyDeleteLove your moody images The Bone Moon really evokes the hardship the indigenous tribes endured...
ReplyDeleteIt was beautiful last night too. I would agree with all of those Native American definitions of the moon. Good thing there are only 28 days in February.
ReplyDeleteWow! Wonderful nighttime photography. Very dramatic and mysterious.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, you must have a wonderful camera to get the black so black while still seeing Jupiter!
ReplyDeleteNice! Looks so cool and spooky!
ReplyDeleteThe older I get the more mesmerizing the moon is to me. I wish I would have braved the cold to get some shots. Thanks for sharing yours.
ReplyDeleteWell this is sure a beautiful find and very informative too! Thank you for sharing!
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