The full moon for the month of October is at its fullest at 3:50 am on Wednesday the 8th.
...and the sun sets at 6:23 pm and the moon rises at 6:45 pm.
This is just about the best night to view the moon at its fullest, after it rises today! Come join us for a meet-n-greet in the evening and to watch the full moon rise over the San Gabriel mountains.
The event begins at 6:00 pm (before the sun sets) and the event will end by 9:00 pm (well after the moon risen).
Please do bring your bugs and coins for trading, discovering, or just to show them off. There are no food or beverages nearby, so if it's a little chilly there's usually some hot cocoa, and at recent events people have brought snacks, "other" beverages, and (cold) pizza to share with all. On warm days, there are usually some cold beverages and the pizza stays hot! If you plan on bringing something to share, be sure to post it in a note. Please remember to dress appropriately for the temperature and weather conditions, as this event is outdoors and rain or shine. The terrain is mostly dirt shoulder/pullout parking so wheelchairs may find it difficult, but the location is suitable for handicapped viewing the full moon from a vehicle.
It is interesting to note that often, calendars indicating moon phases may be off by a day when intended for use in a different time zone. Don't be late or you just might miss out on this magical time as the sun sets and the full moon rises.
It's Octoberber! Month of haunts and hunts... Come dressed up in your favorite Haunted Cacher or Zombie Muggle. Or not. It's all fun! We'll have hallowed treats and perhaps some tricks. Did someone say bobbing for apples?
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Round Table Pizza in Claremont @ 598 E. Baseline Rd & Mills Ave. An announcement will be made in this case.
On this day...
Actually in 1582, this day does not exist in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain due to the implementation of the Gregorian calendar (in use today), replacing the Julian calendar. Ten days were dropped in order to bring the calendar into sync with the seasons.
in 1918 during WWI, Corporal Alvin York kills 28 and captures 132 German Soldiers, later awarded the MOH.
in 1956 the only perfect game in World Series history is tossed by NYY Don Larsen
Notable and obviously historically important geo-birthdays that occur in the month of October (let us know if we missed anyone):
Pacholick, Oct 3rd
MaddMaxxAWR, Oct 6th
CraigsOutside, Oct 14th
Kelsoboom, Oct 16th
FooManJoo, Oct 19th
References:
1. almanac.com/moon
2. wikipedia Full Moon
West End Geocachers