To the seasons of life
Circa 1900 hrs November 2nd 2025.Merritt BC, Canada.
Photo: KDG
This Beaver Moon in development for November 5th. Fullness has a blue tinge on it we suspect it may be coming from its proximity to Saturn as we have in our attempts to get photos of it, had a blue 💙 hue below and to the right of center of the Moon.
Anybody have any thoughts?
The November 2025 sky promises a spectacular display, headlined by the closest and brightest Supermoon of the year!🌕 The November 5 Supermoon in British ColumbiaThe Full Moon in November is traditionally called the Beaver Moon. This year, it’s also a Supermoon, meaning the Full Moon coincides with the Moon’s closest approach to Earth (perigee), making it appear slightly larger and brighter than an average Full Moon. In fact, this is being called the biggest Supermoon of 2025.| Detail |
Time (PST – Pacific Standard Time) ||—|—|| Exact Peak Illumination | Wednesday, November 5 at 5:19 AM PST || Approximate Moonrise (Vancouver) | Tuesday, November 4 around 4:00 PM PST || Approximate Moonset (Vancouver) | Wednesday, November 5 around 7:37 AM PST |Note on Timing:The Moon is technically “Full” at the exact moment of peak illumination (5:19 AM PST on Nov 5th), but it will appear full to the eye for about three days, from the evening of November 4th through the evening of November 6th.What to Look For 👀The best viewing for the “super” effect is actually when the Moon is low on the horizon on the evenings of November 4th and 5th.
When the Moon is near the horizon, a psychological phenomenon known as the “Moon Illusion” makes it look even larger next to foreground objects like trees and buildings. This will enhance the Supermoon’s effect.
Look for a deep orange or yellow colour as the Moon rises due to the Earth’s atmosphere scattering light. Since the Moon is closer, its features may appear slightly sharper if you’re using binoculars or a telescope.✨ 7 Other Celestial Events in November 2025November offers excellent viewing opportunities for planets and two notable meteor showers.1. Planets in the Evening Sky
The ringed planet is an excellent viewing target throughout November. Look to the southeast after sunset; it will be a bright, yellowish “star” visible well into the night. On November 2nd and again on November 29th, the Moon will pass close by Saturn. * Mercury (Early November): The tiny planet reaches its highest altitude in the evening sky around November 1st–2nd. Look low in the west shortly after sunset. It’s usually difficult to spot, so this is your best chance for the month.2. Planets in the Morning Sky
The largest planet rises in the late evening and is brilliantly visible high in the south before dawn. Its Great Red Spot and four largest moons are great targets for a small telescope. * Venus (Early Morning): This incredibly bright “Morning Star” is visible low in the east just before sunrise in the beginning of the month.3. Meteor Showers
(Peaks Nov 4–5 & Nov 11–12): The Taurids are known for producing slow, bright meteors called fireballs, though their hourly rate is low (around 5 per hour). Look for them after midnight in the region of the constellation Taurus.
(Peak Nov 17–18):
The Leonids are famous for being one of the fastest meteor showers. It peaks on the night of November 17th into the morning of the 18th. With the Moon being a thin crescent, the skies will be dark, allowing for better viewing of its typical rate of 10–15 meteors per hour. The radiant is in the constellation Leo, best viewed after midnight.
* November 21st: The planet Uranus reaches opposition, meaning Earth passes directly between it and the Sun. This is when Uranus is closest to us and at its brightest for the year. Although it will still be too dim to see with the naked eye, it can be spotted with binoculars or a small telescope in the constellation Taurus. Look for its faint, blue-green disk.
it’s a good month to get rings in…
Get your air Miles…
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233581 Miles; this harvest Moon is the first super moon of the year and it is the closest one as yet. Today October 8th 2025 it came as close as it will, as it begins to wane, it will still appear full for a couple days. Enjoy weather permitting. Cloud cover committing.
The seasons are changing soon, the weather has long term implications and short term pain when taken for granted.
Have the right equipment for the right time including regulated times…
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The moon in September is 2 days away from maximum.
So, we’ve had a planetary alignment all September and August. There was a maximum of six planets lined up, the one’s missing of the eight eight were Mercury at times. Who is the messenger? God of antiquity and Mars the God of war in antiquity. So , So for your information, whether or not people are trying to be in sync with the universe or antiquity or the gods. The United States defense department just changed their name back to the war department, the next time I see Mercury I’ll ask about it.
Mystical stuff is interesting, this full blood moon that’s coming up is pretty significant and considering the planetary alignment going along with it and last night I saw a deer with a mane. Now is nowhere near a unicorn but it struck me as being a spiritual instrument in somebody’s mind. We know some cultures. We don’t know them all but it seems to be in tune with the Earth and the solar system and the Sun and everything is an interesting distraction to some and the stabilizing virtue to many others it would seem. Good luck after the blood moon on the 7th.
So, can this one also be called a harvest moon? You be the judge.
While there is no total solar eclipse on September 7th or 8th, 2025, there will be a total lunar eclipse visible during that time. A partial solar eclipse will occur later in the month, on September 21st.
The total lunar eclipse on September 7-8 is a significant event, often called a “Blood Moon.” It will be visible in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, but not in North America. Several organizations are planning to provide live broadcasts of the lunar eclipse.
Organizations that may provide a live broadcast include:
* Timeanddate.com is a well-known resource for eclipse live streams and has a dedicated page for this event.
* The Virtual Telescope Project has also announced an online observation of the eclipse.
* The Dubai Astronomy Group is a partner with timeanddate.com and will be providing a live feed from their location.
To find the live stream, you can look for announcements from these organizations closer to the date of the event.
The following video discusses the upcoming total lunar eclipse in September.
The 7 Sept. 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse: online observation
This video provides information about the total lunar eclipse and a live stream for the event.
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September 7th 2025 there will be a total eclipse or a blood moon eclipse of our most friendly heavenly body, our moon.
Merritt BC there will be a meridian passage at 11.08 a.m. on September 7th 2025, you won’t see the moon rise because it’ll it will be in the daytime.
You won’t be able to see the next total lunar eclipse in Merritt, British Columbia, as it will be happening during the daytime in your location. The next total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon, is on September 7, 2025, but it will not be visible in North America.
What is a Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon?
A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. The “blood moon” effect occurs during a total lunar eclipse when the Moon turns a reddish-orange hue. This is caused by sunlight filtering through Earth’s atmosphere, which scatters blue and violet light, but allows red and orange light to pass through and reach the Moon.
Why Won’t Merritt See It?
This eclipse will primarily be visible across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia. For Merritt, British Columbia, the eclipse is scheduled to occur during your daylight hours, when the Moon is not visible in the sky.
Next Eclipses Visible in Merritt
The last total lunar eclipse visible in Merritt was on March 13–14, 2025. Here are the next total lunar eclipses that will be at least partially visible from your location:
* March 3, 2026: A total lunar eclipse will be visible, although it may be ongoing at moonset.
* October 8, 2033: A total lunar eclipse will be visible from Merritt.
The moon will likely be appearing full in the evening of the September 6th and in through the 7th and 8th.
Weather permitting…
The myth of Jupiter eating his son is a Roman version of the Greek myth of Cronus (the Titan god of time) and his children. It’s a foundational story in ancient mythology, explaining the succession of power among the gods.
Here is what the myth is about:
The Prophecy and the Act
The story begins with a prophecy that Cronus would be overthrown by one of his own children, just as he had overthrown his father, Uranus (the Sky). Driven by paranoia and a desire to retain his power, Cronus devoured each of his children as they were born. His wife, Rhea, was heartbroken and, when her sixth child, Zeus (Jupiter in Roman mythology), was born, she decided to save him.
Rhea hid the infant Zeus in a cave on the island of Crete and, to deceive Cronus, she gave him a stone wrapped in swaddling clothes. Cronus, not noticing the deception, swallowed the stone, believing he had successfully consumed his final child.
Zeus grew up in secret and, once he was an adult, he returned to confront his father. He forced Cronus to regurgitate his siblings—Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, and Poseidon—who had been living inside him the whole time. The siblings, along with Zeus, then waged a ten-year war against Cronus and the other Titans, known as the Titanomachy. Zeus and the Olympians were victorious, and he became the ruler of the gods, fulfilling the prophecy.
The Omen and its Meaning
The myth was not an omen for a specific, future time. Instead, it was a symbolic story about the cyclical nature of power and the inevitability of change. It illustrates the idea of a “self-fulfilling prophecy,” where the very actions taken to prevent a fate from happening ultimately cause it to come to pass. Cronus’s fear and cruelty led directly to his downfall, as his attempt to avert the prophecy created the very enemy—his son Zeus—who would one day overthrow him.
The myth is often interpreted as a commentary on a few different themes:
* The passage of time: Cronus, who was also associated with the god of time (Chronos), devours his children, which can be seen as a metaphor for time consuming all things.
* The conflict between generations: It reflects the struggle between the older, tyrannical generation and the younger, more dynamic one.
* The triumph of a new order: The victory of the Olympians over the Titans represents a shift from a primal, chaotic world to a more civilized and orderly one, with Zeus establishing a new reign of justice.
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Rain or reign they both need to be timely to be effective.
A planetary parade is a celestial event where multiple planets appear close together in the night sky. On August 23, 2025, there will be a morning planetary parade featuring six planets—Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—visible before sunrise. The new moon also occurs on this date, providing a darker sky for better viewing.
When to Look
The best time to view the alignment is in the two hours before dawn. The exact time will depend on your specific location, so checking a stargazing app or website is recommended for the most accurate timing.
Where to Look
The planets will appear stretched across the eastern sky, following the ecliptic (the path the Sun, Moon, and planets appear to follow).
* Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter will be clustered low on the eastern horizon and are the brightest and easiest to spot. Venus and Jupiter will be particularly dazzling.
* Saturn and Neptune will be higher in the sky, toward the southeast. Saturn is visible to the naked eye, while Neptune will require binoculars or a telescope.
* Uranus will be in the southeastern sky, and similar to Neptune, you will likely need binoculars to see it.
For the best viewing experience, find a location with an unobstructed view of the eastern horizon and minimal light pollution.
A Rare Alignment of Six Planets is Happening. You Should Not Miss This. This video from YouTube explains the rare planetary alignment and why you should try to view it.
Local weather channel conditions permitting.
The moon is said to go dark on the 22-23rd so the dark sky for viewing the planet parade will be enhanced.
The new moon will occur on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11:06 PM PDT in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is sometimes referred to as a Black Moon because it’s the third new moon in a single astronomical season. The new moon phase happens when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making its lit side face away from us. This results in the Moon becoming virtually invisible to the naked eye. This lack of moonlight creates an exceptionally dark sky, which is ideal for stargazing and viewing deep-sky objects like star clusters and the Milky Way.
August 2025 Sky and Planet Positions 🔭
In August, a “planet parade” of six planets and the Moon is visible. On the mornings leading up to the new moon, you’ll be able to see Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter aligned in the eastern sky, while Saturn and Neptune will be in the southern sky. As the month progresses, Saturn will become more visible, and Neptune will still be in the same general area. For the best viewing, you should find a location away from city lights and with a clear view of the horizon. The best time to observe the planets would be in the early morning before sunrise.
Rare Black Moon to Darken Skies in August 2025
This video is relevant because it discusses the August 2025 Black Moon event and its impact on the night sky.
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The full moon should appear full about 2 and 1/2 days on either side of the maximum. Enjoy!.
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