Now Showing: the Full Hunter’s Moon and Northern Lights

SAVANNAH, Ga. (Sept. 25, 2008) – Check out the Full Hunter’s Moon on Oct. 14 at 4:02 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). The Hunter’s Moon is given special honor because of its proximity to the looming winter. Historically, it served as an important feast day in both Western Europe and among many Native American tribes.

According to Farmers’ Almanac tradition, leaves are falling, deer are fattened and it’s time to store up meat for the long winter ahead. Because fields are harvested in late September or early October, hunters can easily see fox and other animals that come out to munch on fallen grains.

If you live in northern latitudes, autumn is one of the best times to view the aurora borealis, or northern lights. This night sky phenomenon is named after the Roman goddess of the dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for the north wind, Boreas. The display of fantastic colors is created by energized solar winds that result in bands of light. To capture northern lights on film, use a camera that permits long exposures (10 seconds or more) and a tripod to hold the camera still.

Watch a video on northern lights at http://www.farmersalmanac.com/video/astronomy/. For more great information from the astronomy experts at Farmers’ Almanac, visit www.FarmersAlmanac.com.

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