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Saturday, March 19, 2011

March's Full Worm Moon


So, tonight and many other nights I post to Facebook and Twitter the "Moon Phase".  Connor is into the moon and what it looks like, also we see a full moon's relationship to the kids behavior.  
As the temperature begins to warm and the ground begins to thaw, earthworm casts appear, heralding the return of the robins. For this reason, the March full moon is often known as the Full Worm Moon.
Northern Native American tribes knew this moon as the Full Crow Moon when the cawing of crows signaled the end of winter. They also used Full Crust Moon because the snow cover became crusted from thawing by day and freezing at night.
The Dakota Sioux named it Moon When Eyes Are Sore From Bright Snow. The Full Sap Moon, marking the time of tapping maple trees, is a Colonial American variation. To the settlers, it was also known as the Lenten Moon. It was considered to be the last full moon of winter.

1 comment:

Kimberly said...

Barry, it's so good to see you writing again! Thanks for commenting on my blog. We are still trying the gluten/casein free diet but we also worry that he doesn't get enough to eat. I'm so glad Conner is getting OT - it is such a helpful thing.

I just barely wrote a post about what it's like living with an autistic child. I don't think people really understand.

Ethan and I miss you guys! :)