Where did moon milk come from? Drinking a mug of warm, herb and spice-infused milk to help you sleep has been a tradition for centuries, and it dates back to Ayurveda, a medicine tradition that originated in India, according to Bon Appétit. What is a milk moon? Full Milk Moon. During May cows, goats, and […]
What is the correct shape of Moon?
What is the correct shape of Moon? The Short Answer: Some nights, the Moon might look like a narrow crescent. Other nights, the Moon might look like a bright circle. And on other nights, you might not be able to see the Moon at all. The different shapes of the Moon that we see at […]
What stays the same when you go to another planet?
What stays the same when you go to another planet? The strength of gravity depends on how far away one object is from another. That’s why the same object weighs different amounts on different planets. Mass stays the same regardless of location and gravity. Does an astronaut’s mass change when in space? We can measure […]
Would you still see the Moon go through phases as it orbits Earth Why or why not?
Would you still see the Moon go through phases as it orbits Earth Why or why not? Suppose you lived on the Sun (and could ignore the heat). Would you still see the Moon go through phases as it orbits Earth? Why or why not? It wouldn’t have phases b/c you would always see the […]
What does a triple crescent moon mean?
What does a triple crescent moon mean? The “Triple Goddess” symbol of the waxing, full and waning moon, representing the aspects of Maiden, Mother, and Crone. What does pagan symbolize? Both words have developed broader and pejorative meanings over time, with pagan being used to mean “an irreligious or hedonistic person” and heathen “uncivilized” or […]
Who did Carl Linnaeus work with?
Who did Carl Linnaeus work with? In the Netherlands Linnaeus met Johan Frederik Gronovius, a Dutch botanist. He showed Gronovius his recent writings on the classification and naming of plants. Linnaeus had replaced some very lengthy plant names with logical, much shorter, two-part names. Gronovius saw that Linnaeus’s work could transform botany. Who was Linnaeus […]
Was there a blood moon in 2009?
Was there a blood moon in 2009? During the year 2009, two solar and four lunar eclipses occur as follows: 2009 Jan 26: Annular Solar Eclipse. 2009 Feb 09: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. 2009 Jul 07: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. Why does the Blood Moon exist? The moon is fully in Earth’s shadow. At the same time, […]
Why do we see different phases of the Moon?
Why do we see different phases of the Moon? Just like the Earth, half of the Moon is lit by the Sun while the other half is in darkness. The phases we see result from the angle the Moon makes with the Sun as viewed from Earth. But the lit side does not always face […]
Are double sided quarters worth anything?
Are double sided quarters worth anything? Some people think that a two-headed coin is extremely valuable and they will be able to retire or buy a new car with one. However, nothing could be further from the truth. A two-headed coin is worth very little, usually between $3 to $10, depending on how well the […]