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What Would Happen If Earth Stopped Spinning?

Jennifer Anyabuine

Sep 1, 2022

Did you know that the Earth's rotation has slowed down about 6 hours in the past 2,740 years?

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What Are The Different Types Of Moon?

Becca Marsh

Jun 9, 2022

Without Earth's Moon, there would be no way of creating calendars and keeping track of time and date.

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What Is A Cold Moon?

Becca Marsh

Dec 3, 2022

Due to little cloud cover in December, the full moon's light looks almost icy when reflected off the frosty ground.

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What Is A Beaver Moon?

Becca Marsh

Dec 3, 2022

During the time of the fur trade in the US, the Beaver Moon indicated it was time to trap beavers for their thick, warm pelts.

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What Is A Hunter’s Moon?

Becca Marsh

Dec 3, 2022

Did you know that once every three years, the full moon of October is known as the Harvest moon?

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What Is A Harvest Moon?

Becca Marsh

Dec 3, 2022

Did you know that the full moon closest to September Equinox is known as the Harvest Moon?

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What Is A Sturgeon Moon?

Becca Marsh

Dec 3, 2022

In August, the first full moon is called the Sturgeon Moon and is named after the primitive fish species.

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What Is A Buck Moon?

Becca Marsh

Dec 3, 2022

The full moon of July is known as the buck moon because it's the time of year when all bucks' horns are fully grown.

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What Is A Strawberry Moon?

Becca Marsh

Dec 3, 2022

Did you know the full moon of June is called a strawberry moon because it represents trees bearing fruit?

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What Is A Flower Moon?

Becca Marsh

Dec 3, 2022

The Flower Moon is the first full moon of May and gets its name from the bounty of flowers growing in unison in May.

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What Is A Pink Moon?

Becca Marsh

Dec 3, 2022

The Pink Moon is the full moon of April. The name is linked to the pink-colored flowers that are in bloom during spring.

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What Is A Worm Moon?

Becca Marsh

Dec 3, 2022

The full moon of March is known as a worm moon because this is when the ground thaws in the northern hemisphere.

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What Would Happen If Earth Stopped Spinning?

What Are The Different Types Of Moon?

What Is A Cold Moon?

What Is A Beaver Moon?

What Is A Hunter’s Moon?

What Is A Harvest Moon?

What Is A Sturgeon Moon?

What Is A Buck Moon?

What Is A Strawberry Moon?

What Is A Flower Moon?

What Is A Pink Moon?

What Is A Worm Moon?

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