GC7G2FH Full Moon Rising #87 January 1, 2018 (Event Cache) in California, United States created by West End Geocachers

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West End Geocachers: Thanks to all who came out to view the full moon rise. We'll be here again on the 31st for the Blue Moon.

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Hidden : Monday, January 1, 2018

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Size: Size: other (other)

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Geocache Description:

The full moon (tatkresiwok - Inuit) occurs when the Sun and the Moon are on exact opposite sides of the Earth every 29.53 days. This lunar phase is known by many different names, cultures, religions and languages, depending on the month it occurs. The early winter full moon occurs in January and is known as the Oak Moon, Cold Moon or the Full Wolf Moon.

The full moon for the month of October is at its fullest at 6:25 PM on Monday the 1st

...and the sun sets at 4:53 PM and the moon rises at 4:53 PM. Yes, you read that right.
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 and San Bernardino mountains.

The event begins at 4:30 pm and the event will officially end by 7:00 PM, but there may be some early birds and lingering about into the night. Find a geocache or attend an event on January 1, 2018 to earn the First Cache of 2018 souvenir, so by attending you will earn the souvenir.

Please do bring your bugs and coins for trading, discovering, or just to show them off. There are no food or beverage establishments nearby, but 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.

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.

Today is...

Constitution Day (Italy)
Emancipation Day (United States)
Global Family Day
National Bloody Mary Day (United States)
Polar Bear Swim Day (Canada and United States)

On this day...

45 B.C. – The Julian calendar takes effect as the civil calendar of the Roman Empire, establishing January 1 as the new date of the new year.
1773 – The hymn that became known as "Amazing Grace", then titled "1 Chronicles 17:16–17" is first used to accompany a sermon led by John Newton in the town of Olney, Buckinghamshire, England.
1808 – The United States bans the importation of slaves.
1863 – The Emancipation Proclamation takes effect in Confederate territory.
1898 – New York, New York annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York. The four initial boroughs, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx, are joined on January 25 by Staten Island to create the modern city of five boroughs.
1971 – Cigarette advertisements are banned on American television.
1984 – The original American Telephone & Telegraph Company is divested of its 22 Bell System companies as a result of the settlement of the 1974 United States Department of Justice antitrust suit against AT&T.

Notable births...

1735 – Paul Revere, American silversmith and engraver (d. 1818)
1752 – Betsy Ross, American seamstress, credited with designing the Flag of the United States (d. 1836)
1879 – William Fox, Hungarian-American screenwriter and producer, founded the Fox Film Corporation and Fox Theatres (d. 1952)
1895 – J. Edgar Hoover, American law enforcement official; 1st Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (d. 1972)
1919 - J. D. Salinger, American soldier and author (d. 2010)
1943 – Don Novello, American comedian (Father Guido Sarducci), screenwriter and producer
1989 - Jason Pierre-Paul, American football player

Notable deaths...

1953 – Hank Williams, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1923)
1972 – Maurice Chevalier, French actor and singer (b. 1888)
1994 - Cesar Romero, American actor (b. 1907)
2001 – Ray Walston, American actor (b. 1914)
2015 – Mario Cuomo, American lawyer and politician, 52nd Governor of New York (b. 1932)

Full Moon Dates for 2018

~~January 1 at 6:25 PM~~
January 31 at 5:27 AM
March 1 at 4:52 PM
March 31 at 5:37 AM
April 29 at 5:59 PM
May 29 at 7:20 AM
June 27 at 9:54 PM
July 27 at 1:22 PM
August 26 at 4:58 AM
September 24 at 7:54 PM
October 24 at 9:47 AM
November 22 at 9:41 PM
December 22 at 9:50 AM

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Whfg jurer lbh guvax vg fubhyq or.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)