"Why Is It Called the Hunter’s Moon? This particular full Moon is commonly referred to as the full Hunter’s Moon. It is believed that this name originates from the fact that it was a signal for hunters to prepare for the upcoming cold winter by going hunting. This is because animals were beginning to fatten up in preparation for the winter season. Moreover, since fields had recently been cleared out under the Harvest Moon, hunters could easily spot deer and other animals that had come out to search for remaining scraps. Additionally, foxes and wolves would also come out to prey on these animals."
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
over the Hunter's Moon
Friday, October 11, 2024
Aurora Borealis October 10 & 11, 2024
Pinch me! Am I dreaming? Because this is what dreams are made of! It was an unbelievable eight hours stretching from 8:00pm last night until 4:00am this morning! As I put together this blog post of my experience witnessing the Aurora Borealis, it's 5:45am and I still have not gone to bed! Bed time will have to wait until tonight!
Just after dinner, I began to watch the "My Aurora Forecast"' website. Conditions were looking favourable for a good opportunity to see the Northern Lights. As people were sharing photos of their sightings from Europe and then Eastern Canada, I hoped we would be as fortunate here in Calgary. I left home shortly before seven and drove to the parking lot for Nose Hill. I had a place in mind where I wanted to be up there and I wanted to get up there before it was pitch dark.
The sun just set as I hiked up the dirt trail to higher hills.
This is the Aurora forecast at 3:30 this morning.