Idaho Skies Transcript: May 10th and 11th

RACHEL
Welcome to Idaho Skies for May 10th and 11th. We’re your hosts, Rachel…

PAUL
…and Paul.

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RACHEL
The moon’s full on the 10th.

PAUL
So it’s definitely not the best time to go crater counting with your binoculars.

RACHEL
The full moon is May is known to some cultures as the Rose Moon.

PAUL
That makes me wonder, what are some other names for full moons?

RACHEL
Well, this is not a comprehensive list, but according to sources like the Farmers Almanac…

PAUL
January is known as the Wolf Moon

RACHEL
February is the Snow Moon.

PAUL
March? It’s the Sap Moon

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April is called the Egg Moon.

PAUL
May you already know.

RACHEL
June is called the Strawberry Moon by some.

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July? Try the Hay Moon.

RACHEL
August is the Green Corn Moon.

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September is the Harvest Moon in some cases.

RACHEL
October is the Hunters Moon if September is the Harvest Moon

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November is called the Frosty Moon.

RACHEL
And finally, the full moon in December is called the Cold Moon.

PAUL
Of course, the full moon names change based on the time and location of the cultures naming them.

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RACHEL
That’s Idaho Skies for the 10th and 11th of May.

PAUL
Be sure to follow us on Twitter at Idaho Skies for this week’s event reminders and sky maps.

For Idaho Skies this is Paul…

RACHEL
…and Rachel.

PAUL
Dark skies and bright stars.