The May full Moon is called the Flower Moon due to the abundance of flowers that typically bloom in this month. Traditional names for each full moon in a year often come from various sources, including Native American, Colonial American, and other North American folklore. These names were used to track the seasons and often …
It gets hot on the Moon! Daytime temperatures near the Moon’s equator can reach 250° F/ 120° C, while nighttime temperatures get to -208° F/130° C. It gets hot on the Moon! Daytime temperatures near the Moon’s equator can reach 250° F/ 120° C, while nighttime temperatures get to -208° F/130° C.
The April full Moon is called the Pink Moon. This moon is named for the pink flowers – phlox – and other flowers that bloom in the early spring. It’s a symbol of the new blooms and growth of this time. Traditional names for each full moon in a year often come from various sources, …
China: In China, people thought a dragon was eating away at the Sun during a solar eclipse. They would shoot arrows at the sky and play drums to try to scare the dragon away. Native America: Suring solar eclipses, some Native American tribes would shoot flaming arrows into the sky in order to reignite the Sun. …
The March full Moon is called the Worm Moon because the thawing of the ground around this time brings the reappearance of earthworms, which in turn attract birds – a sign of spring.