This is our next 'keep in touch' newsletter so we hope everyone is keeping safe …. and sane!
Did you see the Supermoon this week? Although it wasn't actually pink, it was the closest the moon comes to Earth and looked as if it was bigger than usual.
Traditional Native American names for the full moons have become more commonly used and according to the Maine Farmer's Almanac - which first published the Native American names for the full moons in the 1930's - the name, pink moon, is derived from one of the first flowers to bloom in spring: the Wild Ground Phlox, which also went by the name 'moss pink' Here are the other names they used for full moons.
Month
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Name
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Description
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January
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Wolves tended to howl more often at this time. This Moon has also been
called the Cold Moon and the Spirit Moon.
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February
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The heaviest snows often fall in February. This Moon has also been
called the Hunger Moon.
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March
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The ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the
return of robins. This has also been called the Sap Moon, as it marks the
time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees
begins.
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April
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This full Moon heralded the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground
phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It has also been called the
Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon.
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May
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Flowers spring forth in abundance this month. This has also been
called the Corn Planting Moon and the Milk Moon.
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June
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In the Colonial areas, this was a time to gather ripening strawberries.
It has also been called the Rose Moon and the Hot Moon.
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July
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At this time, a buck’s antlers are in full growth mode. This full Moon
has also been called the Thunder Moon, because thunderstorms are so frequent
during this month.
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August
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The sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily
caught during this full Moon. This has also been called the Green Corn Moon.
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September
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This full Moon corresponds with the time of harvesting corn.
It has also called the Barley Moon, because it is the time to harvest and
thresh the ripened barley. (See note below regarding the “Harvest Moon”
timing.)
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October
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This is the month when the leaves are falling and the game is
fattened. Now is the time for hunting and laying in a store of provisions for
the long winter ahead. October’s Moon has also called the Travel Moon and the
Dying Moon.
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November
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For both the colonists and local tribes, this was the time to set
beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs.
This full Moon has also called the Frost Moon.
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December
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This is the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the nights
become long and dark. This full Moon has also been called the Long Nights
Moon.
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Members Keith & Margaret are due back in Southampton tomorrow (Sun 12th April) after their world cruise. We have heard that there are no cases of coronavirus on board so they will be coming back to Carlisle by coach as planned. Peter & I will take their car - that has been on our drive while they were away - back to Carlisle for them to pick up before heading home. A very different world for them to come home to!
Peter & I have been taking part in the Wildlife at Home Challenge set by SWSEIC (South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre) to record all the wildlife we see in our garden each day. We have recorded birds, butterflies (including a comma yesterday), woodlice (by the hundred when we moved an old railway sleeper), centipedes, ladybirds (including a 10 spot) and quite a variety of bees (red tailed and buff tailed bumblebees, tree bumblebees, carder bee and our first solitary bee, a red mason bee)
We also had visitors to the garden during the night - 2 hedgehogs! We have seen one occasionally before now but a wildlife camera has allowed us to see them for the first time this year, and without disturbing them. They were a really nice addition to our wildlife list.
We have also had the moth traps out a few times recently too - catching those hardy moths that come out on chilly nights. Not the most colourful at this time of year but enough to spark our interest.
Sad to see the death of Honor Blackman reported in the press recently - remember her in the Avengers and of course, James Bond?
As a tribute Peter has created a set of anagrams - they are all the James Bond films, including the new one) There are 2 clues to each film - one with all the letters in alphabetical order and also a more usual anagram. He had real trouble trying to find difficult anagrams for one particular film as you will see.
🌈 HAPPY EASTER 🌈
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