The Full Worm Moon got it’s name from native American tribes long ago when they noticed earthworms and saw flocks of robins in the fields eating them. This signaled the approach of spring.
There is much talk at this time in the scientific community. Some say that the last time the moon passed this close to Earth was on January 10, 2005 around the time of the Indonesian earthquake. Hurricane Katrina was also associated with a large, full moon. Some are saying that this Full Worm Moon of 2011 is what caused the Earthquake and Tsunami this month on March 11th in Japan. Most scientists say that is not true.
The moon controls the tides of earth, yes. I’m not a scientists, but rather a poet who sees the moon as the powerful, stabalizing and helpful force that it is. If this were not true, we would have chaos nightly.
When you look up at the Full Worm Moon tonight, remember that no moon will appear this close again until November 14, 2016. It might be the brightest moon you have ever seen.
4 comments:
Nancy, thank you for all these fascinating facts on the fabulous moon the other night. We had late supper on the deck, awaiting its rise, and I hoped you were out there too, waiting for the glory!
Maren O. Mitchell
Hello Maren, it was good to see you at Writers Night Out. Yes, I've enjoyed this full moon every night, even though I did not get a good photo of it.
It was a glorious moon here in Florida. I walked hand in hand with my husband late in the evening and watched the moon riding high in the sky.
Hello Joan, It's so good to hear from you. Thanks for the comment about the moon. There is an old song that says "The moon belongs to everyone. The best things in life are free." The moon can be enjoyed alone but is all the greater if you have someone to share it with. Also, speaking of old songs, the one I was raised on was "Moon Over Miami, shine on my love and me."
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