Day and night are of approximately equal duration all over the planet on this day. The official Central Standard Time moment of equinox this year is 1:49 a.m.
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September's full Moon reaches its moment of fullness at 4:57 a.m. before setting at 7:11 a.m. It is the last of four supermoons in 2023, meaning it is at or near its closest point to Earth in its orbit, and can appear closer and brighter than usual. Quoth Farmers' Almanac: "While September’s full Moon is usually known as the Harvest Moon, if October’s full Moon happens to occur closer to the equinox than September’s, it takes on the name 'Harvest…
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The October full moon is approaching and that means we're going on a hike! Join Duluth Parks and Recreation at the end of Park Point by the Airport for the Full Moon Hike. Hike on the trail in the woods and then head to the beach to admire the full moon, before making your way back along the beach.
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The world premiere of the public television documentary exploring the legacy of the world's largest freshwater lake in a time of unprecedented change.
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Minnesota photographer and author Travis Novitsky will be signing copies of Spirits Dancing: The Night Sky, Indigenous Knowledge, and Living Connection in the Cosmos at Zenith Bookstore. For millennia, humans have marveled at the night sky: the wonder of the aurora, the glory of the Milky Way, and the peace that comes with stargazing. In this book, Novitsky’s photographs portray these marvels, while co-author astrophysicist Annette S. Lee discusses how Western science and Indigenous knowledge can work together to provide…
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It’s the northern hemisphere’s shortest day and longest night of the year. The moment of solstice is 9:27 p.m. Central Standard Time. It’s when the sun reaches its farthest southward point for the year, and when noontime shadows are the longest of the year.
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December's full Moon rises at 3:45 p.m., reaches fullness at 6:33 p.m., and sets at 8:30 a.m. and set on Dec. 27 at 8:57 a.m. Qouth Farmers' Almanac: "During this month the winter cold fastens its grip, and nights are at their longest and darkest. It is also sometimes called the Moon before Yule. ... The midwinter full Moon has a high trajectory across the sky because it is opposite a low Sun."
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January’s full Moon reaches its moment of fullness while out of sight at 11:54 a.m., but will be at near fullness when it sets at 8:11 a.m. and again when it rises at 4:49 p.m. From Farmers' Almanac: "Amid the cold and deep snows of midwinter, the wolf packs howled hungrily outside Indian villages. Thus, the name for January’s full Moon. Sometimes it was also referred to as the Old Moon, or the Moon After Yule. Some called it the…
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Cold Front is a free, family friendly celebration of winter fun in Duluth. Join Duluth Parks and Recreation for snow activities, youth dog sled rides, bonfires, curling, ice skating, XC skiing, fat biking, snowshoe kickball and much more. Food will be available for purchase by Grandma’s Saloon & Grill. More information to come, so keep an eye on the Cold Front Facebook page and the Cold Front website.
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Elizabeth Miller, local wildlife and night sky photographer, presents "Northern Lights for Newbies from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Lois King Education Center at the Sax-Zim Bog Welcome Center. “Northern Lights for Newbies” is a very basic introduction to what the northern lights are, how they occur, and how to maximize the chances of catching them. The Sax-Zim Bog is a great place to watch auroras as it has fairly dark night skies, being situated between Duluth and the…
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February’s full Moon reaches peak illumination at 6:30 a.m. and sets at 7:22 a.m. Quoth Farmers' Almanac: "It’s known as the Snow Moon due to the typically heavy snowfall that occurs in February. On average, February is the United States’ snowiest month, according to data from the National Weather Service."
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Day and night are of approximately equal duration all over the planet on this day. The official Central Standard Time moment of spring equinox in the northern hemisphere is 10:06 p.m.
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During the winter months when it seems like the world is dormant, we can still explore the outdoors and learn about some of the vital organisms contributing to the health of our ecosystems - lichen. Learn lichen identification fundamentals, tips on where to find lichens and learn of intriguing lichen properties, including smell, color changes and air quality predictions. The workshop will include formal instruction on lichen identification fundamentals, how to photograph lichens and understand the important role they play…
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March’s full Moon reaches its moment of fullness at 2 a.m. and sets in Duluth at 7:13 a.m. From Farmers' Almanac: "As the temperature begins to warm and the ground begins to thaw, earthworm casts appear, heralding the return of the robins. The more northern tribes knew this Moon as the Full Crow Moon, when the cawing of crows signaled the end of winter; or the Full Crust Moon, because the snow cover becomes crusted from thawing by day and…
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