Twelve Shades of the Moon
Letters to the moon. January to December.
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.
About the Creator
Antoni De'Leon
Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content. (Helen Keller).
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Comments (17)
The monthly moons section is especially enchanting each description feels like opening a tiny seasonal window into history and nature.
what an incredibly creative take ..congrats on this top story, just beautiful
I love your take on this challenge, Antoni! From the moon's name in other languages to the different moon phases, I was captivated from start to finish. Congratulations on your top story, and best of luck to you with this challenge❣🌜🌝🌛
Love the image and thank you for all your lunar shares
Hello Antoni DéLeon!! Am I ask a question please?
This is very cool and I wish I had seen it before I wrote my moon entry. I would've had more in my toolbox! The photo is lovely too.
Oh wow! I missed this one. The cover pic is blindingly amazing. Never knew that much about Moon. Informative and beautifully sung ballad. Congrats on TS.
What a highly significant way to give honour to our moon! Informative too. This is well thought out and beautiful Antoni!
What a wonderful celebration of the Moon's rich history and mystery! Listing all those beautiful names—from Luna to Tsuki—truly highlights how universally adored and significant the 'Wonderous moon' is. Thank you for this tribute
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In Hungarian she's called "Hold". Congrats on the TS! Very informative story.
I always knew you loved the moon. For good reason too! Look at it!!! Congrats on making TS. And thank you for the lesson!
It is a wondrous moon! Fun read!
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
I've always been a little obsessed with the moon. This was a fun read!
Only yesterday I learned from Andi that there are 12 names for the moons for each month respectively. Loved your poem so much!
Great job for a lesson on the reasons for this celestial body in space.