The first full moon of the new year, called the Wolf Moon, will also
be a 'micromoon' as lovely Luna will be on the far side of the earth
and furthest from the sun.
Wolf Howling Beneath The Full Moon
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According to the folks at the Old Farmer's Almanac,
January's full Wolf Moon will reach peak illumination
tonight around 6:09 P.M. EST. Moonrise will be on
the northeastern horizon around sunset.
For the past few days we have had mainly overcast skies with sporadic
rain showers, but, I am hoping the skies will clear off tonight! 🌝
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The Wolf and The Mastiff
Aesop's Fables
(1869)
Ernest Griset
(1843-1909)
French painter
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The January moon is ripe, It spills its light
into the dark night, an extrovert needing to be
the center of attention. There is a reason
wolves howl when the moon reveals the fullness
of itself, and although I haven't done so,
I've felt the urge-a longing so ancient and wild
as if in a time past we came from an enchanted place,
a place so beautiful we want only to return.
into the dark night, an extrovert needing to be
the center of attention. There is a reason
wolves howl when the moon reveals the fullness
of itself, and although I haven't done so,
I've felt the urge-a longing so ancient and wild
as if in a time past we came from an enchanted place,
a place so beautiful we want only to return.
Now the moon casts its cold white light
onto everything-the fields glitter and the lake
gives itself up to receive the radiance
of that dominating presence.
We may lose ourselves in brilliance,
an attraction that smolders, just waiting to be lit.
No secrets, no dark and quiet corners.
The moon demands clarity.
an attraction that smolders, just waiting to be lit.
No secrets, no dark and quiet corners.
The moon demands clarity.
Come into the light.
"Wolf Moon"
Lois Parker Edstrom
American poetess
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