Did you ever hear of a Harvest Moon, or “once in a Blue Moon”? Naming moons is a tradition that goes far back before Europeans settled in America. Various American Indian tribes of the Northeast would name Full Moons according to seasonal events.
February is known as the Full Snow Moon. According to the Farmers’ Almanac, usually the heaviest snows fall in February. This is true for Philadelphia this year. We have had the most snow ever on record for the month of February. Animals hide and stay in their homes making hunting very difficult. To some American Indian tribes, this was also called the Hunger Moon.
The next full moon is scheduled for February 28th, 2010. This is Educator Ehren giving you the heads-up and asking you to keep your “heads up” to the night sky.
Briar Bush Nature Center is a 12-acre urban sanctuary located in Abington, PA. It is maintained and operated by the non-profit organization Friends of Briar Bush and Abington Township. The museum, pond and bird observatory are open 7 days a week (except for major holidays). Our hours are 9-5 (M-Sa.) and 1-5 (Su.). Our trails are open during daylight hours. Visit our website at www.briarbush.org for more information about our programs.
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