Tag Archives: Cold Moon

Geminids, Cold Moon Is Cold, Midwestern Blizzard, Know When to Fold ‘Em

I managed to take in some of the Geminid meteor shower early this morning, getting up at 5:00, when it was still well before sunrise.  The problem with watching winter meteor showers is, of course, the cold.  Even here in … Continue reading

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Geminid Meteor Shower, Sun Sets Later, Winter Solstice, Sun Rises Later, The Cold Moon, Great Horned Owls

Faithful readers of this blog since it began in September have learned by now that hearkening back to my youth – and my long ago idea of becoming an astrophysicist – I still like to observe the starry skies and … Continue reading

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December, Fun in the Snow and Ice, Winter Wildlife, Won’t Be Long Now

I’ve thought it curious ever since I was a grade school kid that December has stayed “December” through the centuries.  Just the kind of thing a kid like me would snicker at – that the 10th month (Latin, of course, … Continue reading

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