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The Way of the Moon

Write a story or poem about Halloween and a full moon.

Hi! I'll take a stab at illuminating the moon with a short description of possible events.

Full moon, super moon, and Hunters moon are all descriptions of the events the moon will herald on Thursday October 17, early morning. The moon's orbit is oval shaped. The orbit is constantly changing during monthly circling around the earth.

Now and for the next couple days it will be shifting closest to the earth for this year. Once named a Hunter's moon because the sunset and moon rise are now closer together. This causes more light for visibility at dusk, which would benefit hunters who have not yet returned from the hunt.

This year's super moon is super because it appears so large at this particular time and will showcase a special event. It will combine with possible sighting of comet Tsuchinshan-atlas. If the sky is clear the comet can be sighted with binoculars. The comet is going to make a close pass to the earth on Saturday the 19th of October. It is attracted to the sun. As it moves toward the sun it heats up causing a long tail to stretch out behind it.

The moons titles also were given because of harvest and autumn events in the natural world around us.

It is interesting to me that quite often special events like this are impossible to view because this time of year our skies can be covered with heavy clouds in the evening.

If you have clear skies and like special natural sights this is one to enjoy.