Join me for a Moonlit paddle on the Ashely River in Summerville. We will use a kayak launch to enter the water dry and paddle up stream for approximately and hour and float back. Kayak, life jacket, whistle and dry box are included. You may bring your own kayak just be sure that it is Night time compliant. Reach out to me if you need supplies.
Astronomical Details about the Cold Moon
This Cold Moon is a significant celestial event for several reasons:
Supermoon: It will be the third and final supermoon of 2025, meaning it will appear slightly larger and brighter than usual.
High in the Sky: The Moon will take its highest path across the sky since it occurs near the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. This specific high-in-the-sky phenomenon will not happen again until 2042.
Name and Meaning
The name "Cold Moon" comes from the Mohawk people and is a fitting descriptor for the time of year when frigid temperatures begin to take hold in the Northern Hemisphere.
Other traditional names include:
Long Night Moon: Named by the Mohican, as it occurs during the longest nights of the year.
Moon Before Yule: A European name referencing the ancient Yule festival, which celebrated the return of the sun following the winter solstice.
Frost Exploding Trees Moon: A name used by the Cree people, referring to the natural phenomenon of tree sap bursting in extremely cold weather.
This moon, appearing in the sign of Gemini, is seen as a time for reflection, communication, and setting intentions for the new year.
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