Twelve Shades of the Moon

Wonderous moon

There are so many facets to your existence

So much mystery to your function and purpose

Known by so many names

Moon: English given name.

Luna: Latin. "lunar eclipse," "selenology" - the study of the moon

Selene or Mene: Ancient Greek names for the Moon and its goddess.

Cynthia or Diana (Roman equivalent): Poetic and alternative names derived from Greek and Roman mythology, as epithets of the moon goddesses Artemis and Diana.

Names in Other Languages

Lune (French)

Mond (German)

Maan (Dutch)

Tsuki (Japanese)

Chandra (Hindi, Sanskrit)

Ay (Turkish)

Qamar or Hala (Arabic)

Bulan (Malay, Indonesian)

Máni (Old Norse)

Kuu (Finnish)

The twelve months of Moon phases

January: Wolf Moon - For the howling wolves of midwinter, reflecting survival and connection.

February: Snow Moon - Reflects heavy snowfall typical of the month

March: Worm Moon - Slithering earthworms reappearing as the ground thaws.

April: Pink Moon - Pink phlox appears, one of the earliest spring flowers

May: Flower Moon - Celebrates the abundance of blooming flowers

June: Strawberry Moon - Coincides with strawberry harvesting season.

July: Buck Moon - Marks the time when male deer begin growing new antlers. Santa should be happy.

August: Sturgeon Moon - Named for the plentiful sturgeon fish in North American lakes.

September: Harvest Moon - Closest full moon to the autumn equinox, aiding harvests.

October: Hunter's Moon - Time to hunt and prepare for winter.

November: Beaver Moon - Refers to beavers building winter dams.

December: Cold Moon - Reflects the long, cold nights of winter

How do we love thee, Moon. We cannot count the ways in which you bless us with your presence

Special Moon Event Names

Blue Moon: The second full moon in a single calendar month (or sometimes the third of four full moons in a season).

Black Moon: Usually refers to a second new moon in a single month.

Blood Moon: A name for a total lunar eclipse due to the Moon's reddish appearance.

Supermoon: The Moon when it is full and at its closest point to Earth in its orbit (perigee syzygy), making it appear larger and brighter.

Dear Moon - Thank you for your light as you continue to bless our years as we sing your praises to life and beauty.

Signed

The World.