Cool Moon Facts by Whip

Real astronomy and dated history, with sources. Documented traditions and folklore. Modern lunar astrology · symbolic, not predictive.

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    Under this moon in history This phase in tradition Tonight’s theme

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    What was the Moon on your birthday? Any date from 1900: its phase, how much was lit and what happened that day.

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