Between Saturday and Thursday evenings (Oct. 9 to Oct. 14), the moon will visit not one but three bright planets: Venus, Saturn and Jupiter.
Venus will pair off with a slender crescent moon, while Saturn and Jupiter will join with a waxing gibbous moon the following Thursday. Here are the specifics of each gathering.
New lunar samples reveal more recent volcanic activity on the moon - CNN
(CNN) When its Chang'e-5 mission landed on the moon in December 2020, China became only the third country to collect lunar rocks and soil.
October full moon candlelight Labyrinth walk | Boothbay Register
According to the Farmer's Almanac, the full moon in October came to be call the Hunter's Moon because it was the time for hunting in preparation for the winter months.
Come and join us on this special evening and walk the Labyrinth in Field by candlelight. It is a wonderful way to walk in quiet mediation while enjoying the evening in the beauty of God's amazing creation.
Chinese lunar samples suggest moon cooled down later than thought | The Mighty 790 KFGO | KFGO
BEIJING (Reuters) – Remnants of solidified lava brought back by a Chinese mission were 1 billion years younger than material acquired by other missions decades ago, according to an article in the journal Science, suggesting the moon cooled down later than thought.
Samples brought back from U.S. and Soviet missions were more than 2.9 billion years old. The samples acquired on China's Chang'e-5 mission late last year – around 1.96 billion years old – suggests volcanic activity persisted longer than previously expected.
Lottie Moon offering reflects commitment to be a Great Commission people | Kentucky Today
RICHMOND, Va. (BP) – As the International Mission Board closes the 2020-21 financial books, it expects to report a Lottie Moon Christmas Offering total of $177.6 million.
Because Cooperative Program receipts cover operating costs of the IMB, 100 percent of gifts given through the Lottie Moon offering and to the IMB throughout the year go directly to the mission work overseas.
Florida Man Discovers Moon Rock at Garage Sale | Smart News | Smithsonian Magazine
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A Florida gun collector likes to shop at garage sales for old plaques so he can reuse the wooden backs to repair gunstocks. Recently, he was looking through a collection he bought years ago when one featuring a small Lucite ball caught his eye.
"What the hell is this?" he remembers thinking at the time, reports Robert Pearlman of the website CollectSpace . "Before I start stripping things off, I generally take a moment to read them."
What The Next New Moon Is All About For You, Based On Your Sign
Relationships and your career are at the forefront right now, Aries , with the new moon in Libra landing in your seventh house of partnership, and Pluto ending its five-month retrograde in your career-oriented 10th house.
Ready to jump back on the wellness wagon, Taurus ? This Wednesday's new moon in Libra falls in your sixth house of health, offering an opportunity to get serious about well-being.
Why is the full moon so big when it rises?
The most spectacular views of the full moon each month are right when it rises over the horizon. The same thing often happens when it sets. During this time, the moon will often be much larger in the sky than any other time of night. Why is that? There are two popular explanations:
Local Scouts ‘Howlin’ at the moon’ - The Record Herald
Thomas Scanlan takes aim during the camp-out. Archery, BBs, slingshots, and many more activities filled the weekend.
Pictured are Pack 112 Cubs: (left-to-right, back row) Lilah Camp, Haultun Lewis and Remington Butcher: (left-to-right, front row): Cortland Camp and Thomas Scanlan.
1,000 days on the moon! China's Chang'e 4 lunar far side mission hits big milestone | Space
A Chinese lander and rover are still up and running more than 1,000 Earth days after they made a historic first-ever landing on the far side of the moon.
The Chang'e 4 lander carrying the Yutu 2 rover touched down in Von Kármán Crater on Jan. 2, 2019, and the robotic mission has been exploring the unique area of our celestial neighbor ever since.
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