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Astronomer's Notebook: The Northern Lights
Added: January 29, 2008
Length: 01:26
Discover the cause of these dazzling natural light shows.
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Learn why the full moon's trajectory is highest during the month of December.
December Full Moon

1:12
04/24/2008
When is a full moon called a "Blue Moon"? Farmers' Almanac goes in search of the answer.
The Blue Moon

1:26
04/23/2008
Do you know where the Full Pink Moon of April gets its name from? Find out now!
April Full Moon

:52
04/23/2008
The full moon for February has had many different cultural monikers. Farmers' Almanac TV explores the history of this celestial icon.
February Full Moon

1:01
04/23/2008
March's full moon had cultural meaning to both Native Americans and early colonists.
March Full Moon

1:05
04/23/2008
Spring is the theme for May's full moon.
May Full Moon

:49
04/23/2008
Centuries ago, the Algonquins, Europeans and Chinese each had their own names for June's full moon.
June Full Moon

:52
04/23/2008
The Full Buck Moon belongs to the month of July. Learn more with Farmers' Almanac TV.
July Full Moon

:47
04/23/2008
The origin of the term "Full Beaver Moon" has at least two potential explanations. Learn more with Farmers' Almanac TV.
November Full Moon

00:53
01/30/2008
When is a September full moon known as "The Harvest Moon"? Farmers' Almanac TV has the answer!
September Full Moon

01:02
01/30/2008
Throughout the centuries, August full moons have had many names. Learn more about these names and their meanings.
August Full Moon

01:03
01/30/2008
Both the Medieval English and Native Americans associated wolves with the January Full Moon.
January Full Moon

00:54
01/29/2008
What causes a solar eclipse? We've got the answer here in the Astronomer's Notebook!
Astronomer's Notebook: Solar Eclipse

00:55
01/29/2008
Learn more about these pieces of cosmic debris that periodically enter the Earth's atmosphere.
Astronomer's Notebook: Meteor Showers

01:08
01/29/2008
Learn why the Harvest Moon only appears larger than other full moons in this edition of the Astronomer's Notebook.
Astronomer's Notebook: Harvest Moon

01:12
01/29/2008
"Time and tides wait for no man" is a popular tide-related proverb. But do you know what causes this periodic rise and fall of the Earth's oceans? Find out now!
Astronomer's Notebook: Tides

01:12
01/29/2008
Throughout the centuries, October full moon names have had cultural significance. Watch now to learn more.
October Full Moon

01:06
10/09/2007
Astronomy Video
Amazing images of the Northern Lights, solar eclipses, along with the folklore behind the names of the 12 moons.
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