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October 16, 1959
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Astronomy notes by Olaf Halverson on the Hunter's Moon occurring on Friday, October 16, explaining its rising pattern and historical observations of the moon's phases and motion.
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ASTRONOMY NOTES
By OLAF HALVERSON
The October full moon, which occurs on Friday, October 16, is called the Hunter's Moon. The time of rising on the eastern horizon is only 30 minutes later each evening, because of the small angle it makes with the horizon.
This early sweep of the eastern horizon is a favorable condition for all the hunters. During the rest of the year the moon rises 50 minutes later each evening. A month ago, this same phenomena was called the Harvest Moon.
The moon was the subject of the most ancient astronomical observations. The study of her motion was found both easy and useful. The waxing and waning phases must have excited the curiosity of early people.
To observe the moon's motion it is best to see its first appearance after the new moon is in the southwest. In about five days it will reach its farthest declination south. After that for two weeks it will be farther and farther north each night and at the same time moving eastward.
By OLAF HALVERSON
The October full moon, which occurs on Friday, October 16, is called the Hunter's Moon. The time of rising on the eastern horizon is only 30 minutes later each evening, because of the small angle it makes with the horizon.
This early sweep of the eastern horizon is a favorable condition for all the hunters. During the rest of the year the moon rises 50 minutes later each evening. A month ago, this same phenomena was called the Harvest Moon.
The moon was the subject of the most ancient astronomical observations. The study of her motion was found both easy and useful. The waxing and waning phases must have excited the curiosity of early people.
To observe the moon's motion it is best to see its first appearance after the new moon is in the southwest. In about five days it will reach its farthest declination south. After that for two weeks it will be farther and farther north each night and at the same time moving eastward.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Hunter's Moon
Harvest Moon
Lunar Phases
Astronomical Observation
Moon Motion
What entities or persons were involved?
Olaf Halverson
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Key Persons
Olaf Halverson
Event Date
Friday, October 16
Story Details
Explanation of the Hunter's Moon rising pattern aiding hunters, comparison to Harvest Moon, historical lunar observations, and tips for observing moon's motion.