It's the first Christmas full moon since 1977 and a very hazy one at that!
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The Blue Moon Rising
The moon doesn't make its appearance over our neighbors' rooftop until about 35 minutes after moonrise.
Tonight's full moon fits the modern definition of a "blue moon." It's the second full moon of the month. An older definition of "blue moon" notes that it is the third full moon out of four within a season.
Is it possible to have only two full moons within three months? Go to earthsky.org for questions and answers about "blue moons" and full moons.
Full Moon in November
As November comes to a close we're treated to a beautiful moon above us. British poet Thomas Hood often took a humorous approach to his subjects and that's very clear in his poem "No!".
"No warmth, no cheerfulness,no healthful ease,
No comfortable feel in any member--
No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees,
No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds,
November!"
Thomas Hood, British poet and humorist (1799 - 1845)